Distance- time graphs (Edexcel GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards
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What distance-time graphs show
What distance-time graphs show
How far an object travels over a period of time
X-axis on distance-time graph
X-axis on distance-time graph
Time in seconds (s)
Y-axis on distance-time graph
Y-axis on distance-time graph
Distance in metres (m)
Steeper line on distance-time graph means
Steeper line on distance-time graph means
Faster speed
Flat line on distance-time graph means
Flat line on distance-time graph means
Stationary object (gradient is 0)
Steepening curve on distance-time graph means
Steepening curve on distance-time graph means
Acceleration
Flattening curve on distance-time graph means
Flattening curve on distance-time graph means
Deceleration
Gradient on distance-time graph tells us
Gradient on distance-time graph tells us
Speed of the object
Formula for gradient on distance-time graph
Formula for gradient on distance-time graph
What represents
What represents
Change in distance
What represents
What represents
Change in time
Meaning of delta symbol ()
Meaning of delta symbol ()
Change