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What does the slope of a position-time graph represent?
What does the slope of a position-time graph represent?
- Change in acceleration
- Acceleration
- Displacement
- Velocity (correct)
A car's motion is described by a straight line on a velocity-time graph. Which of the following is true?
A car's motion is described by a straight line on a velocity-time graph. Which of the following is true?
- The car has constant acceleration (correct)
- The car has decreasing acceleration
- The car has increasing acceleration
- The car has zero acceleration
In the equation $y = ax^2 + bx + c$, which of the following is true for the y-variable, in the context of graph representation?
In the equation $y = ax^2 + bx + c$, which of the following is true for the y-variable, in the context of graph representation?
- It is the independent variable and is plotted on the x-axis.
- It is the dependent variable and is plotted on the y-axis. (correct)
- It is the independent variable and is plotted on the y-axis.
- It is the dependent variable and is plotted on the x-axis.
What does the area under a velocity-time graph represent?
What does the area under a velocity-time graph represent?
If a position-time graph shows a curved line, how would its corresponding velocity-time graph appear?
If a position-time graph shows a curved line, how would its corresponding velocity-time graph appear?
Flashcards
Position-Time Graph
Position-Time Graph
A graph showing the position of an object over time, indicating motion.
Linear Equation
Linear Equation
A straight line equation indicating constant velocity; its slope represents velocity.
Quadratic Equation (Velocity-Time)
Quadratic Equation (Velocity-Time)
A curve in a v-t graph indicates changing acceleration, not simply constant acceleration.
Slope Meaning in Graphs
Slope Meaning in Graphs
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Translating x-t to v-t Graphs
Translating x-t to v-t Graphs
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Study Notes
Position-Time Graphs (x-t)
- A straight line on an x-t graph represents constant velocity. The slope of the line equals the velocity.
- A curved line on an x-t graph indicates changing velocity, implying acceleration. The shape reflects the nature of the acceleration.
Velocity-Time Graphs (v-t)
- A straight line on a v-t graph represents constant acceleration. The slope of the line equals the acceleration. The area under the line represents the change in position (displacement).
- A quadratic representation of velocity over time is not directly related to constant acceleration. A quadratic graph for constant acceleration would only appear in the context of a change of acceleration/deceleration.
Graph Slope Meaning
- The slope of an x-t graph (Δx/Δt) represents velocity.
- The slope of a v-t graph (Δv/Δt) represents acceleration.
Equations for Straight Lines
- y = mx + c (where 'y' is the dependent variable, 'x' is the independent variable, 'm' is the slope, and 'c' is the y-intercept).
- y = ax² + bx + c, where 'a', 'b', and 'c' are constants (quadratic equation).
Solving for Variables
- Using the equations of lines, alongside the slope's meaning, allows you to find unknown quantities.
- The area under the v-t graph, and other specific geometric relationships, can facilitate solving for variables.
- Knowing the initial conditions (position, velocity, time, etc.) is critical to solving problems using these equations.
Translating Between x-t and v-t Graphs
- To translate from an x-t graph to a v-t graph:
- Examine the position-time graph.
- Determine if it's linear or curved (quadratic).
- Use the slope of the x-t graph to calculate velocity values for different time intervals.
- Plot these velocity values against time to create the v-t graph.
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