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 measuring the height of the graph
- B. By calculating the area under the graph
- C. By finding the slope of the graph
- D. By measuring the width of the graph
Answer
By calculating the area under the graph
Explanation
The distance travelled can be found by calculating the area under the velocity-time graph.
Common mistake
Misinterpreting Areas Under Velocity-Time Graphs
Students often confuse the areas under velocity-time graphs, thinking that both triangular and rectangular areas represent the same distance travelled.
Remind students that the area of a rectangle is calculated as base times height, while the area of a triangle is calculated as 0.5 times base times height. Encourage them to practice calculating areas for both shapes to reinforce the concept.
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