Dynamics-Velocity Time Graphs Flashcards by G Magee

Q

Horizontal line on a velocity–time graph

A

Constant velocity

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Q

Sloping line on a velocity–time graph

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Constant acceleration or deceleration

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Q

Positive gradient on a velocity–time graph

A

Constant acceleration

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Q

Negative gradient on a velocity–time graph

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Constant deceleration

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Q

Largest acceleration

A

Line with the steepest gradient

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Q

Gradient of a velocity–time graph

A

Acceleration

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Q

Area under a velocity–time graph

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Displacement

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Q

Calculating displacement from a velocity–time graph

A

Subtract negative areas from positive areas

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Q

Velocity–time graph crossing the time axis

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Object changes direction

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Q

Velocity–time graph with a flat line at zero

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Object is stationary

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