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Kinematics graphs at a glance

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Formulas

slopex−t=v,areav−t=Δx\text{slope}_{x-t} = v,\quad \text{area}_{v-t} = \Delta x

The slope-area dictionary

Worked example

The slope of a velocity–time graph gives:

  1. Slope = Δv/Δt = acceleration.

Answer: Acceleration