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 calculating the area under the graph
- C. By measuring the height of the graph
- D. By finding the intercepts of the graph
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 displacement.
Common mistake
Misinterpreting Velocity-Time Graphs
Students often think a horizontal line on a velocity-time graph indicates no movement, rather than constant velocity.
Remind students that a horizontal line represents constant velocity, meaning the object is moving at a steady speed in a straight line.
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