Area Under Velocity-Time Graphs (AQA GCSE Physics): Flashcards
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Area under velocity-time graph equals
Area under velocity-time graph equals
Displacement
Area under speed-time graph equals
Area under speed-time graph equals
Distance
Method to find total area under graph
Method to find total area under graph
Break into simple geometric shapes and add their areas
Formula for area of triangle
Formula for area of triangle
Type of quantity: speed
Type of quantity: speed
Scalar
Type of quantity: distance
Type of quantity: distance
Scalar
Can speed be negative?
Can speed be negative?
No
Can distance be negative?
Can distance be negative?
No
Can velocity be negative?
Can velocity be negative?
Yes (when object moves backwards)
Can displacement be negative?
Can displacement be negative?
Yes
Value of area beneath -axis on v-t graph
Value of area beneath -axis on v-t graph
Negative
Value of area above -axis on v-t graph
Value of area above -axis on v-t graph
Positive
Calculating total displacement from v-t graph
Calculating total displacement from v-t graph
Sum areas including + and − signs