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Position vs. Time Graphs

Position vs. Time Graphs

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated June 2023
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated June 2023

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In this video, we will look at the difference between "plot" and "sketch" as well as what you MUST have on an AP Physics 1 position vs. time graph to earn all the points. We then will look at how to properly use the best-fit line (and not the data table) to find the slope and therefore the speed. We figure out how to invert an incorrectly plotted graph and then look at the different shapes of position vs. time graphs.