Day 5 Acceleration and Velocity Time Graphs

Front

What is found on the y-axis of a velocity-time graph?

Back

Velocity

Front

What does an increasing gradient on a velocity-time graph signify?

Back

Increasing acceleration

Front

What does a constant positive gradient on a velocity-time graph indicate?

Back

Constant acceleration

Front

How is the area under a curve on a velocity-time graph estimated?

Back

By counting the number of squares under the curve

Front

What does a flat section on a velocity-time graph indicate?

Back

Constant velocity

Front

What is the x-axis of a velocity-time graph typically used for?

Back

Time

Front

What does a negative gradient on a velocity-time graph represent?

Back

Deceleration or negative acceleration

Front

How can you determine the total distance traveled from a velocity-time graph?

Back

By calculating the area under the graph

Front

What does a velocity-time graph with a horizontal line represent?

Back

Constant velocity

Front

What does a steep gradient on a velocity-time graph indicate?

Back

High acceleration