Acceleration-Time Graphs

Definition

Acceleration-time graphs show the relationship between an object's acceleration and time. They display how an object's acceleration changes over a specific period.

Analogy

Imagine you are driving a car, and someone records your rate of acceleration at different points during the drive. An acceleration-time graph would be like plotting those rates on a graph, showing how quickly your speed is changing at each point in time.

Related terms

Position-Time Graphs: Position-time graphs show the relationship between an object's position and time. They display how an object's position changes over a specific period.

Velocity-Time Graphs: Velocity-time graphs show the relationship between an object's velocity and time. They display how an object's velocity changes over a specific period.

Deceleration: Deceleration refers to negative acceleration or slowing down. It occurs when the final velocity is less than the initial velocity of an object.