3.1.4

Velocity-Time Graph

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Velocity-Time Graphs

Velocity-time graphs plot the velocity against the time.

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Velocity

  • Velocity is speed measured in a particular direction.
  • Two objects travelling in opposite directions at a speed of 10km/h would have velocities of 10km/h and -10km/h.
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Gradient and area

  • The gradient in a velocity-time graph represents acceleration.
  • The area under the graph is the total distance travelled.
  • When the graph is flat the velocity is constant.
  • Steeper gradients mean stronger acceleration and negative slopes mean deceleration.

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