Velocity vs Time Graphs

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What is velocity?

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Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction.

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What does a velocity vs time graph represent?

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A velocity vs time graph shows how the velocity of an object changes over time.

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What does a flat horizontal line on a velocity vs time graph indicate?

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A flat horizontal line indicates that the object is moving at a constant velocity.

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What does a positive slope on a velocity vs time graph represent?

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A positive slope indicates that the object is accelerating.

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What does a negative slope on a velocity vs time graph represent?

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A negative slope indicates that the object is decelerating.

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How do you calculate displacement from a velocity vs time graph?

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Displacement can be calculated by finding the area under the velocity vs time graph.

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What does the area under the curve in a velocity vs time graph represent?

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The area under the curve represents the total displacement of the object.

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What does a section of the graph with a steep slope indicate?

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A steep slope indicates a high acceleration or deceleration.

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What does a section of the graph with a gentle slope indicate?

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A gentle slope indicates a low acceleration or deceleration.

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What is the significance of the y-axis in a velocity vs time graph?

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The y-axis represents the velocity of the object.

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