Velocity-Time Graphs (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Gradient on velocity-time graph represents
Gradient on velocity-time graph represents
Acceleration
Steeper gradient on v-t graph means
Steeper gradient on v-t graph means
Greater acceleration
Negative gradient on v-t graph indicates
Negative gradient on v-t graph indicates
Deceleration (slowing down)
Horizontal line on v-t graph means
Horizontal line on v-t graph means
Constant velocity (steady speed)
Line at 0 velocity on v-t graph means
Line at 0 velocity on v-t graph means
Object is stationary
Area under line on v-t graph represents
Area under line on v-t graph represents
Distance travelled
Calculate area under straight lines on v-t graph using
Calculate area under straight lines on v-t graph using
Geometry (rectangles or triangles)
Best method for distance with curved line on v-t graph
Best method for distance with curved line on v-t graph
Count the squares under the curve
Curved line on v-t graph indicates
Curved line on v-t graph indicates
Acceleration is changing
When to calculate average speed
When to calculate average speed
When speed changes during motion
How to find average speed
How to find average speed
Total distance travelled total time taken