Area Under Velocity-Time Graphs (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): 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
Type of quantities: speed and distance
Type of quantities: speed and distance
Scalars
Why speed and distance cannot be negative
Why speed and distance cannot be negative
They are scalars (no direction)
Can velocity be negative
Can velocity be negative
Yes, if object moving backwards
Can displacement be negative
Can displacement be negative
Yes
Value of area below x-axis on velocity-time graph
Value of area below x-axis on velocity-time graph
Negative value
Value of area above x-axis on velocity-time graph
Value of area above x-axis on velocity-time graph
Positive value
How to find total area under complex graph
How to find total area under complex graph
Add areas of simple geometric shapes
Formula for triangle area
Formula for triangle area
Formula for rectangle area
Formula for rectangle area
When calculating total displacement, what must you include
When calculating total displacement, what must you include
The + and - signs