Fall ACP Review - Definitions and Graphs

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What is a velocity-time graph?

Back

A graph that shows the velocity of an object over time, where the area under the curve represents the displacement.

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How do you calculate displacement from a velocity-time graph?

Back

Displacement is calculated by finding the area under the velocity-time graph between two time points.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity over time.

Front

What does a position vs. time graph represent?

Back

A position vs. time graph shows an object's position at various times, indicating its speed and direction.

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is the total path length traveled, while displacement is the straight-line distance from the initial to the final position.

Front

How do you determine the slope of a graph?

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The slope is determined by the rise (change in y) over the run (change in x) between two points on the graph.

Front

What does a steeper slope on a position vs. time graph indicate?

Back

A steeper slope indicates a higher speed of the object.

Front

What is the significance of a horizontal line on a velocity-time graph?

Back

A horizontal line indicates constant velocity, meaning the object is moving at a steady speed.

Front

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

Back

A negative slope indicates that the object is decelerating or slowing down.

Front

What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

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Acceleration (a) = (final velocity - initial velocity) / time.