Area under a velocity-time graph gives distance travelled
1 mark · EasyState what the area under a velocity–time graph represents.
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Distance travelled
Also accept: Total distance travelled; Displacement (if the object moves in one direction)
Common mistakes: Saying 'velocity' or 'speed' instead of 'distance'
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B1 · 1 mark · Correctly states 'distance travelled' or equivalent.
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The area under a velocity–time graph represents the distance travelled.