Velocity-Time Graphs (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes

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Velocity-Time Graphs
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What does the gradient of a velocity-time graph represent?

Acceleration

What does a steeper gradient on a velocity-time graph indicate?

Greater acceleration

What does a negative gradient on a velocity-time graph show?

Deceleration

What does a horizontal line on a velocity-time graph mean?

Constant velocity

What does a line at 0 velocity on a velocity-time graph indicate?

Object is stationary

What does the area under the line on a velocity-time graph represent?

Distance travelled

How can you calculate area under straight lines on a velocity-time graph?

Using geometry (rectangles/triangles)

What is the best method to estimate distance for a curved line on a velocity-time graph?

Counting squares under the curve

What does a curved line on a velocity-time graph indicate?

Acceleration is changing

What does a curved line mean about how speed changes?

Not at a constant rate

When is average speed calculated?

When speed changes during motion

How do you calculate average speed?

Total distance ÷\div total time

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