Velocity/Displacement Time Graph

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The discussion focuses on extracting key metrics such as acceleration, maximum displacement, and distance from Velocity-Time and Displacement-Time graphs. Acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity, which can be calculated by determining the slope of the Velocity-Time graph. Maximum displacement can be identified as the highest point on the Displacement-Time graph, while the total distance traveled can be derived from the area under the Velocity-Time graph.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Velocity-Time graphs
  • Knowledge of Displacement-Time graphs
  • Familiarity with the concept of acceleration
  • Basic skills in calculating area under a curve
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  • Study the principles of kinematics in physics
  • Learn how to calculate the area under a Velocity-Time graph
  • Explore the relationship between velocity and displacement
  • Investigate graphical analysis techniques for motion
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How can I find the acceleration,max displacement,distance... in Velocity Time Graph and Displacement Time Graph? Please help me
 
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Hi slobodan48! Welcome to PF! :wink:

Let's take the Velocity-Time Graph first …

how do you think you can measure the acceleration, maximum displacement, and distance from that? :smile:
 
Perhaps you could state a definition for acceleration, and work from there.
 

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