1.6 plot and interpret velocity-time graphs

PLOTTING A VELOCITY-TIME GRAPH:

- On the X axis is the time in seconds and on the Y axis is velocity, which is measured in m/s.

INTERPRETING A VELOCITY-TIME GRAPH:

- On a VT graph, any area that is flat means that the object is moving at a steady speed.
- The steeper the gradient the greater the acceleration (Uphill /) or deceleration (Downhill \).
- The area underneath the graph is the distance travelled (click here to work that out).
- A curve means that the object is changing its acceleration.