Velocity-time graphs
Definition
Velocity-time graphs show the relationship between velocity and time for an object. They represent how an object's velocity changes over a given period of time.
Analogy
Imagine you are driving a car and your speedometer is showing your velocity at different points in time. The graph of your speedometer readings would be similar to a velocity-time graph.
Related terms
Acceleration: The rate at which an object's velocity changes over time.
Constant Velocity: When an object's velocity remains the same, with no change in speed or direction.
Instantaneous Velocity: The velocity of an object at a specific moment in time.
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