Velocity-time graphs (Edexcel GCSE Physics): Quizzes

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Velocity-time graphs
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What do velocity-time graphs show?

How velocity changes over time

What does the y-axis represent on a velocity-time graph?

Velocity in m/s

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

Constant acceleration

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

Constant velocity

What does a line sloping down indicate on a velocity-time graph?

Deceleration

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

Total distance travelled

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

Acceleration

What is the formula for acceleration from a velocity-time graph?

a=Δvta = \frac{\Delta v}{t}

How do you find distance travelled from a velocity-time graph?

Calculate area under the curve

What is the formula for the area of a triangle on a velocity-time graph?

0.5×Base×Height0.5 \times \text{Base} \times \text{Height}

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