Position vs. Time Graph

Definition

A position vs. time graph is a graphical representation that shows how an object's position changes over time.

Related terms

Slope: The slope of a position vs. time graph indicates the object's velocity at any given point in time. A steeper slope means higher velocity, while a flatter slope suggests lower velocity.

Displacement:

Displacement refers to the change in an object's position from its initial point to its final point. On a position vs. time graph, it can be determined by calculating the area under the curve between two specific points.

Instantaneous Velocity:

Instantaneous velocity is the velocity of an object at any particular instant in time, which can be found by drawing tangent lines to different points on a position vs. time graph and determining their slopes.