Question 123 of 367 in Forces and Motion

Velocity-time graphs

1 mark · Easy

State what the vertical axis represents in a velocity–time graph.

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Velocity

Also accept: Speed (if stated the graph is for constant direction)

Common mistakes: Stating 'distance' or 'acceleration'

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B1 · 1 mark · States that the vertical axis is velocity (or speed if direction not specified)

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On a velocity–time graph, the vertical axis represents velocity.

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