With the introduction of velocity-time graphs, there are now two different types of graphs. A wise student will mentally organize him/herself so as to keep the ideas straight. Failure to do so will be the first step to frustration. Take some time to create a note card divided into two halves. On one half, write:
Position-Time Graphs:
slope = velocity
On the other half, write:
Velocity-Time Graphs:
slope = acceleration
area = displacement
Keep the note card handy when doing physics homework and refer to it often until the ideas become internalized.
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