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Velocity - Time Graph

Physics: AQA GCSE Higher, topic 5.1.10

Area Under a Velocity-Time Graph

The area under a velocity-time graph is equal to the distance travelled by an object. To find the area under the graph, break it down into small shapes and add the areas of the shapes.

Area of a triangle

Area of a triangle

  • The area of a triangle = 0.5 x base x height.
Area of a rectangle

Area of a rectangle

  • The area of a rectangle = base x height.

Test yourself on Velocity - Time Graph

  • If an object travels at 10 m/s constantly for 1 minute, how far will it have travelled?

  • Which of the following are true of speed-time graphs?

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