Area Under Velocity-Time Graphs (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Area under velocity-time graph equals
Area under velocity-time graph equals
Displacement
How to find area under complex velocity-time graphs
How to find area under complex velocity-time graphs
Break into geometric shapes and add their areas
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
Can speed be negative?
Can speed be negative?
No
Can distance be negative?
Can distance be negative?
No
Can velocity be negative?
Can velocity be negative?
Yes (when object moves backwards)
Can displacement be negative?
Can displacement be negative?
Yes
Value of area beneath x-axis on v-t graph
Value of area beneath x-axis on v-t graph
Negative value
Value of area above x-axis on v-t graph
Value of area above x-axis on v-t graph
Positive value
When summing displacements, remember to
When summing displacements, remember to
Include the + and − signs