Most important information on velocity graph?
Time
Distance
Velocity
Acceleration
What are velocity graphs used for?
To describe a motion of an object.
What does acceleration measure?
The change of velocity.
Acceleration equation
Acceleration = change in velocity/time
What is retardation
Deceleration/negative acceleration.
What does the area under the travel graph measure?
The dstance travelled.
How to measure the right angled triangles
1/2 x base x height
What is the other method of calculating acceleration on a velocity graph?
Calculate the gradient within the rectangle