Displacement-Time Graphs (Leaving Cert Physics): Flashcards

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Displacement-Time Graphs
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What do displacement-time graphs plot?

Displacement (position) vs time

Can displacement be negative?

Yes, shows direction as well as magnitude

Where is positive displacement?

Right of reference point

Where is negative displacement?

Left of reference point

Slope of displacement-time graph equals

Velocity

Slope formula for velocity

s2−s1t2−t1\frac{s_2 - s_1}{t_2 - t_1}

Horizontal line on disp-time graph

Object is stationary

Positive slope on disp-time graph

Motion in positive direction

Negative slope on disp-time graph

Motion in negative direction

Steeper slope on disp-time graph

Faster motion

Straight line on disp-time graph

Constant velocity

Curved disp-time graph indicates

Changing velocity (acceleration)

Instantaneous velocity on curved graph

Slope of tangent line at that point

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