Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs

• What does a distance-time graph represent?

  An object moving in a straight line
• What does a decelerating curve indicate on a distance-time graph?

  The object is slowing down
• What does a leveling off curve on a distance-time graph signify?

  The object is at a steady speed
• How can you find the speed at a point on a distance-time graph?

  By finding the gradient of the tangent
• What does a steepening curve indicate on a distance-time graph?

  The object is accelerating
• What does a straight line on a distance-time graph represent?

  Constant speed
• What does the gradient of a velocity-time graph represent?

  The acceleration of the object
• What does a straight downhill section on a velocity-time graph indicate?

  Constant deceleration
• What does a straight uphill section on a velocity-time graph represent?

  Constant acceleration
• How can you find the distance traveled from a velocity-time graph?

  By calculating the area under the curve
• How do you calculate the area of an irregularly shaped area on a velocity-time graph?

  Count squares and multiply by area of one square
• What is the significance of the area under the curve in a velocity-time graph?

  It represents the distance traveled
• What does a flat section on a velocity-time graph indicate?

  Steady speed
• What does a steepening curve on a velocity-time graph indicate?

  Increasing acceleration
• What does a flattening curve on a velocity-time graph indicate?

  Decreasing acceleration
• What is the relationship between distance and time in a distance-time graph?

  Distance is plotted against time
• What does the term 'inertia' refer to in the context of motion?

  The tendency of an object to resist changes in motion
• What is the unit of distance in a distance-time graph?

  Meter (m)
• What is the unit of velocity in a velocity-time graph?

  Meter per second (m/s)
• What is the unit of time in both distance-time and velocity-time graphs?

  Second (s)
• What does a 'blopped' section on a distance-time graph indicate?

  Irregular movement or stops
• What does 'Newton's Fire' refer to in the context of motion?

  It is not a standard term in physics
• What does 'zero res' likely refer to in the context of motion?

  Zero resistance
• What does 'resultar force' likely refer to in the context of motion?

  Resultant force acting on an object
• What does 'acc' refer to in the context of motion?

  Acceleration
• What does 'change in distance' refer to in a distance-time graph?

  The difference in position over time
• What does 'change in time' refer to in a velocity-time graph?

  The difference in time intervals
• What is the significance of 'fat sections' on a velocity-time graph?

  Indicates steady speed
• What does 'irregularly shaped area' refer to in a velocity-time graph?

  Area that cannot be easily calculated
• What does 'Newton' refer to in the context of motion?

  A unit of force
• What is the purpose of a velocity-time graph?

  To analyze an object's motion over time
• What does 'two in' likely refer to in the context of motion?

  It is not a standard term in physics
• What does 'rock' likely refer to in the context of motion?

  It is not a standard term in physics
• What does 'down' likely refer to in the context of motion?

  Direction of gravitational force
• What does 'PS-Forces' likely refer to in the context of motion?

  Physics topic on forces