Plot v-t line (curve) and the area under it equals the distance according to simple rule d=v*t
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To calculate the distance from a velocity-time graph, you can find the area under the graph. If the graph forms a triangle, you can use the formula for finding the area of a triangle (0.5 * base * height). If the graph forms other shapes, you can break down the area into smaller, more manageable shapes and calculate each separately before summing them up.
The slope of a time vs distance graph represents the speed or velocity of an object. It is calculated as the change in distance divided by the change in time. A steeper slope indicates a greater speed.
The slope of a distance-time graph represents the speed of an object. It is calculated as the ratio of the change in distance to the change in time. A steeper slope indicates a faster speed.
Yes, a position-time graph can be created from a velocity-time graph by integrating the velocity values over time. By finding the area under the velocity-time curve, you can determine how the position of an object changes over time.
The area under a speed-time graph represents the distance traveled by an object. It is calculated by finding the area enclosed by the speed-time curve.
The area under a position-time graph represents the displacement of an object. It is calculated by finding the area between the curve of the graph and the time axis. The units of the area will be in distance units (e.g., meters, kilometers).