Velocity Time Graphs

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What is a Velocity-Time Graph?

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A graph that shows the relationship between the velocity of an object and time. The slope of the graph represents acceleration.

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What does a horizontal line on a Velocity-Time Graph indicate?

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It indicates that the object is moving at a constant velocity.

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What does a positive slope on a Velocity-Time Graph represent?

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It represents positive acceleration, meaning the object is speeding up.

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What does a negative slope on a Velocity-Time Graph represent?

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It represents negative acceleration (deceleration), meaning the object is slowing down.

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How can you determine the acceleration from a Velocity-Time Graph?

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Acceleration can be determined by calculating the slope of the line on the graph.

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What does the area under the curve in a Velocity-Time Graph represent?

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The area under the curve represents the displacement of the object over the time interval.

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What does a steep slope on a Velocity-Time Graph indicate?

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A steep slope indicates a high rate of acceleration or deceleration.

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How do you calculate the average velocity from a Velocity-Time Graph?

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Average velocity can be calculated by finding the total displacement divided by the total time.

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What does a section of the graph with decreasing velocity look like?

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It appears as a line with a negative slope, indicating the object is slowing down.

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What is the significance of the y-axis on a Velocity-Time Graph?

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The y-axis represents the velocity of the object.