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1
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What does the x axis represent on a velocity time graph?

A

The time taken

2
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What does the gradient of the line on a velocity time graph represent?

A

Acceleration

3
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What is the relationship between the gradient of the line and the acceleration?

A

The steeper the gradient, the greater the acceleration

4
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What does it mean if the line on a velocity time graph is horizontal?

A

It’s staying at a steady speed

5
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What does the area under the line on a velocity time graph represent?

A

The distance travelled in a given time

6
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What does the y axis represent in a velocity time graph?

A

The velocity of an object