Calculating Change in Velocity from Acceleration-Time Graphs definitions Flashcards

A graph that plots acceleration on the y-axis and time on the x-axis, used to determine changes in velocity.

The region between the graph line and the time axis, representing the change in velocity in acceleration-time graphs.

The difference between final and initial velocity, calculated as the area under the acceleration-time graph.

The speed of an object in a specific direction, calculated from the change in velocity when initial velocity is zero.

A four-sided shape with opposite sides equal, used to calculate areas under the graph for velocity changes.

A three-sided shape used to calculate areas under the graph, contributing to changes in velocity.

The length of the bottom side of a shape, used in area calculations for rectangles and triangles.

The vertical length from the base to the top of a shape, used in area calculations for rectangles and triangles.

Acceleration that increases velocity, represented by areas above the time axis on the graph.

Acceleration that decreases velocity, represented by areas below the time axis on the graph.

The unit of measurement for velocity and change in velocity in the context of the graph.

Having balanced proportions, used to describe identical shapes on the graph for simplifying calculations.

The starting speed of an object, often zero in problems involving acceleration-time graphs.

The speed of an object at a specific time, calculated by adding the change in velocity to the initial velocity.

The horizontal axis on a graph representing time, used to determine intervals for area calculations.