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Graphs

1. Displacement-time graph
1) Slope of straight line gives velocity
2) Smooth curves represents uniform acceleration
3) Zig zag curve represents non-uniform acceleration

Displacement Velocity Acceleration

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3. Motion with x v a
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2. Velocity-time graph
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1) Slope gives the acceleration.
2) Area under the graph gives the distance travelled
3) Curve represents non-uniform acceleration.
4) Straight line represents uniform acceleration.

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