Distance- time graphs (Edexcel GCSE Physics): Flashcards

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Distance-time graphs
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What distance-time graphs show

How far an object travels over time

X-axis on distance-time graph

Time in seconds (s)

Y-axis on distance-time graph

Distance in metres (m)

Steeper line on distance-time graph

Faster speed

Flat line on distance-time graph

Stationary object (gradient =0= 0)

Steepening curve on distance-time graph

Acceleration

Flattening curve on distance-time graph

Deceleration

Gradient on distance-time graph shows

Speed of object

Gradient formula (distance-time graph)

ΔDΔT\frac{\Delta D}{\Delta T}

Meaning of delta symbol (Δ\Delta)

Change

ΔD\Delta D in gradient formula

Change in distance

ΔT\Delta T in gradient formula

Change in time

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