Calculating Change in Velocity from Acceleration-Time Graphs definitions Flashcards
Calculating Change in Velocity from Acceleration-Time Graphs definitions
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Acceleration-Time Graph
A graph that plots acceleration on the y-axis and time on the x-axis, used to determine changes in velocity. Area Under the Curve
The region between the graph line and the time axis, representing the change in velocity in acceleration-time graphs. Change in Velocity
The difference between final and initial velocity, calculated as the area under the acceleration-time graph. Velocity
The speed of an object in a specific direction, calculated from the change in velocity when initial velocity is zero. Rectangle
A four-sided shape with opposite sides equal, used to calculate areas under the graph for velocity changes. Triangle
A three-sided shape used to calculate areas under the graph, contributing to changes in velocity. Base
The length of the bottom side of a shape, used in area calculations for rectangles and triangles. Height
The vertical length from the base to the top of a shape, used in area calculations for rectangles and triangles. Positive Acceleration
Acceleration that increases velocity, represented by areas above the time axis on the graph. Negative Acceleration
Acceleration that decreases velocity, represented by areas below the time axis on the graph. Meters per Second
The unit of measurement for velocity and change in velocity in the context of the graph. Symmetrical
Having balanced proportions, used to describe identical shapes on the graph for simplifying calculations. Initial Velocity
The starting speed of an object, often zero in problems involving acceleration-time graphs. Final Velocity
The speed of an object at a specific time, calculated by adding the change in velocity to the initial velocity. Time Axis
The horizontal axis on a graph representing time, used to determine intervals for area calculations.
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