AQA Trilogy GCSE Science - Science

3. Velocity-time graphs

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Describe what is meant by a velocity time graph

Interpret velocity-time graphs

Use a velocity-time graph to calculate acceleration

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distance

the total length of the path traveled by an object, irrespective of direction; it is a scalar quantity

gradient

of a graph, is the rate at which one variable changes in relation to another

acceleration

the rate of change of velocity per unit time; it describes how quickly an object's velocity changes and can be positive (speeding up) or negative (slowing down)

time

the duration over which events or movements occur

velocity

the speed of an object in a specific direction; it is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction

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