advanced ideas about slope math physics x x t y position vs. time
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Advanced Ideas about Slope
Math Physics
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x
t
yPosition
vs.Time
Math Physics
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t
y
Find the Slope
Math Physics
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t
Slope = Rise / Run
Math Physics
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Slope = Rise / RunSlope = y / x Slope = x / t
Physics
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Slope = x/t = Avg. Vel
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Physics
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t
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The Slope of a Position vs. Time graphis Average Velocity
Calculate the Slope
Position(meters)
Time (seconds)
Calculate the Slope
x(m)
T (s)
Point One
Point Two
Calculate the Slope
x(m)
T (s)
Point One
Point Two
9 m
1 m
2 s 6 s
Calculate the Slope
x(m)
T (s)
Point One: 2s, 9m
Point Two: 6s, 1m
9 m
1 m
2 s 6 s
Slope = Rise / Run
x(m)
T (s)
Point One: 2s, 9m
Point Two: 6s, 1m
9 m
1 m
2 s 6 s
Slope = x / t
Slope = Rise / Run
Slope = x / t
Slope = (x2 - x1) / (t2 - t1)
Slope = (1m - 9m) / (6s - 2s)
Slope = -8m / 4s
Slope = -2 m/s
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