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Interpret a curved distance-time graph as changing speed.
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Forces and motion
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Distance-time graphs
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Interpret a curved distance-time graph as changing speed
- This point belongs to Forces and motion, especially Distance-time graphs.
- You need to be able to interpret a curved distance-time graph as changing speed.
- The key ideas to know are speed, distance-time graph, and curve.
- Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.
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This objective helps connect Distance-time graphs to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for Forces and motion.
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What is a curved distance-time graph as changing speed?
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In Physics, this page helps you answer questions about a curved distance-time graph as changing speed within Forces and motion. Focus on the key process, correct scientific terms, and how the idea links to exam-style questions. Key terms to check are curved distance-time graph and changing speed.
Key terms
- curved distance-time graph: A graph that shows how the distance travelled by an object changes over time, indicating that the object's speed is changing.
- changing speed: A situation where the speed of an object increases or decreases over time, as represented by the curvature of a distance-time graph.
Common trap
Curved Distance-Time Graphs: To fix this, students should remember that a curve indicates that the speed is not constant and is changing over time. They can practice by analyzing different curves and describing how the speed changes.
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- Use the equation distance travelled = speed x time.
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