VT Graph Flashcard

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What does a vertical line on a velocity-time graph represent?

Back

Zero velocity or no change in velocity.

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

Back

Constant velocity.

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How can you determine the acceleration of an object from a velocity-time graph?

Back

Calculate the slope of the velocity-time graph.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for time on a velocity-time graph?

Back

Seconds.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for velocity on a velocity-time graph?

Back

m/s.

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What does a positive slope on a velocity-time graph indicate?

Back

Acceleration.

Front

What does a negative slope on a velocity-time graph indicate?

Back

Deceleration.

Front

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

Back

The object is moving at a constant velocity.

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How do you find the total distance traveled from a velocity-time graph?

Back

Calculate the area under the velocity-time graph.

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What does the area above the time axis represent on a velocity-time graph?

Back

Positive displacement.