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2.6.2 Speed-Time Graph
A speed-time graph is a plot of speed (on the vertical y-axis) against time (on the horizontal x-axis). It shows how the speed of an object changes over time. The slope of the graph gives the magnitude of acceleration, and the area under the graph gives the distance traveled.
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2.6.2 Speed-Time Graph
What is it?
A speed-time graph is a plot of speed (on the vertical y-axis) against time (on the horizontal x-axis). It shows how the speed of an object changes over time. The slope of the graph gives the magnitude of acceleration, and the area under the graph gives the distance traveled.
In simple words
2.6.2 Speed-Time Graph is a core idea in this chapter. Learn the meaning first, then the main parts, then one clear example.
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Full school-level explanation
A speed-time graph is a plot of speed (on the vertical y-axis) against time (on the horizontal x-axis). It shows how the speed of an object changes over time. The slope of the graph gives the magnitude of acceleration, and the area under the graph gives the distance traveled.
Why it matters
Understanding 2.6.2 Speed-Time Graph helps you answer definition, explanation, and application questions in this chapter.
Deeper understanding
Go deeper on 2.6.2 Speed-Time Graph: connect the definition to reasons, relationships, exceptions, and exam wording.
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Quick revision
- A speed-time graph is a plot of speed (on the vertical y-axis) against time (on the horizontal x-axis). It shows how
For long answers on 2.6.2 Speed-Time Graph: define clearly → explain the main parts → give one example → state one exam caution.
Exam Focus
Exam Focus
Important points
- A speed-time graph is a plot of speed (on the vertical y-axis) against time (on the horizontal x-axis). It shows how
Common exam traps
- Do not write about 2.6.2 Speed-Time Graph without a clear definition.
- Do not mix this idea with a neighbouring chapter concept.
Long question structure
Definition → key parts → example → exam caution
Common Mistakes
Common Mistakes
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Do not write about 2.6.2 Speed-Time Graph without a clear definition.
- Mistake
Do not mix this idea with a neighbouring chapter concept.
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Do not list facts without showing how they connect.
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A speed-time graph is a plot of speed (on the vertical y-axis) against time (on the horizontal x-axis). It shows how
A speed-time graph is a plot of speed (on the vertical y-axis) against time (on the horizontal x-axis). It shows how the speed of an object changes over tim
- Definition
- A speed-time graph is a plot of speed (on the vertical y-axis) against time (on the horizontal x-axis). It shows how the speed of an object changes over tim
- Critical warning
- Do not write about 2.6.2 Speed-Time Graph without a clear definition.
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Define
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