A displacement-time graph shows how an object's displacement changes over time. The slope of this graph represents velocity.
Imagine you are hiking up and down hills. The shape of a displacement-time graph would resemble the ups and downs on your trail map, indicating changes in elevation over time.
Velocity-time graph: A velocity-time graph shows how an object's velocity changes over time. The slope of this graph represents acceleration.
Instantaneous velocity: Instantaneous velocity refers to the velocity at any given moment in time.
Constant velocity motion: Constant velocity motion occurs when there is no change in speed or direction over time.
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