← Unit 1: Kinematics
Position, Velocity & Acceleration Graphs
Motion graphs let you read off velocity as the slope of a position graph, and acceleration as the slope of a velocity graph.
Overview
The slope of a position-vs-time graph gives velocity; the slope of a velocity-vs-time graph gives acceleration. The area under a velocity-vs-time graph gives displacement. Reading these relationships off a graph is one of the most heavily tested Physics 1 skills.
Practice Quiz
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A ball is thrown horizontally off a cliff. Which statement about its motion is correct (ignore air resistance)?