Question 48 of 97 in Movement and Position

Velocity-time graphs

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State what the gradient of a velocity–time graph represents.

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acceleration

Also accept: rate of change of velocity

Common mistakes: speed

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B1 · 1 mark · Correctly identifies the gradient as acceleration.

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The gradient shows acceleration (how velocity changes with time).

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