Speed-time graphs
I can calculate time intervals and acceleration of sections of a speed/time graph.
Speed-time graphs
I can calculate time intervals and acceleration of sections of a speed/time graph.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In a speed-time graph, a horizontal line means the speed did not change during that time.
- A slanted line means the speed is changing.
- You find this by considering the change in speed with respect to the change in time.
- This is how you find the gradient of the line, which is also the acceleration.
- A negative gradient means there is deceleration.
Keywords
Acceleration - Acceleration is the rate of change of speed with respect to time.
Deceleration - Deceleration is the rate at which the speed of an object is decreasing.
Common misconception
Pupils may think a horizontal line on a speed-time means the object is stationary.
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