Question detail
How can you calculate the distance travelled from a velocity-time graph?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and motion
Question
- A. By finding the gradient of the graph.
- B. By measuring the height of the graph.
- C. By calculating the area under the graph.
- D. By adding the velocities at each point.
Answer
By calculating the area under the graph.
Explanation
The distance travelled can be determined by calculating the area under the velocity-time graph, as this represents the total distance covered over the time interval.
Common mistake
Confusing Graph Types
Students often confuse distance-time graphs with velocity-time graphs, leading to incorrect interpretations of motion.
To fix this, students should practice identifying key features of each graph type, such as recognizing that distance-time graphs show how far an object has traveled over time, while velocity-time graphs show how the object's velocity changes over time.
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