Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graph

Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs

• The distance an object travels in a straight line can be plotted on a distance-time graph.
• Gradient = speed; the steeper the graph, the faster its going.
• Flat = stationary
• Straight uphill = steady/constant speed
• Curves = acceleration/deceleration, a steepening curve = speeding up, levelling curve = lowering down.
• The changing velocity of an object as it travels can be plotted on a velocity time graph.
• Gradient = acceleration
• Flat = steady/constant speed
• The steeper the graph, the greater the acceleration or deceleration.
• Uphill = acceleration
• Downhill = deceleration
• Curve = changing velocity

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• Caption: Distance-time graph
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• Caption: Velocity-time graph