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Velocity-Time Graphs OALH

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31 questions
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Give the equation for calculating average acceleration.

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Give the units for acceleration.

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Describe the shape of a distance-time graph when an object is stationary.

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Name the piece of equipment used to measure temperature.

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Rearrange the weight equation to find mass.

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Rearrange the following equation to find s: v^2 − u^2 = 2as

Key Knowledge
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Explain how to calculate acceleration from a velocity-time graph.

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Explain how to calculate distance travelled from a velocity-time graph.

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Explain how to calculate acceleration from a velocity-time graph.

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Explain how to calculate distance travelled from a velocity-time graph.

Recall quiz
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In the graph at right, when is the car moving forward?

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The area under a velocity-time graph shows the…

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The gradient of a velocity-time graph shows the…

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At which point in the graph at right is the object travelling with the greatest velocity?

You Do
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Describe the journey taken by a car if the velocity-time graph of its motion is shown in the graph.

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Calculate acceleration in B

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Calculate acceleration in C

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Calculate acceleration in D

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Calculate acceleration in A

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Calculate acceleration in B

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Calculate acceleration in C

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Calculate acceleration in D

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Calculate the distance travelled by the car in A

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Calculate the distance travelled by the car in B

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Calculate the distance travelled by the car in D

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Calculate the distance travelled by the car in total

Plenary True or False?
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A flat line with a gradient of zero on a velocity time graph shows that the object is stationary.

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A line with a positive gradient shows that the car is accelerating.

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A line with a negative gradient shows that the car is accelerating.

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The distance travelled can be calculated by looking at the y axis.

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Velocity is a vector quantity.