Accelerated Motion

Accelerated Motion

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Physics - Unit 1 - Kinematics​

In our lab we learned that the slope of a velocity vs time graph represents the rate of change in velocity over time.

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We call the rate of change in velocity over time acceleration.​

​Velocity vs Time Graphs

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Constant Acceleration

All three of these graphs show an object that is moving with constant acceleration (constantly increasing its speed).

Multiple Select

Which of these graphs show an object that is speeding up?

Constant Acceleration

SI unit: m/s²

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Acceleration is a vector, meaning that it shows direction. This means acceleration can be negative!​

​Describe the motion at each segment.

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Using a velocity vs time graph, you can find an object's displacement by finding the area under the line.

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Displacement from a v-t graph

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