Distance-Time Graphs

A series of free GCSE/IGCSE Physics Notes and Lessons.

Distance-Time Graphs
How to construct a distance-time graph from given information?
How to calculate the speed of a moving object from a distance-time graph?
How to use a tangent to determine the speed of an accelerating object?

Distance Time Graphs
The gradient of the curve of a distance-time graph will give the speed. This is the change in the vertical (Y) axis divided by the change in horizontal (X)axis.

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