Velocity-time graphs are used to describe the motion of objects which are moving in a straight line. They can be used to show acceleration and to work out displacement.

If an object moves along a straight line, its motion can be represented by a velocity–time graph. The gradient of the line is equal to the acceleration of the object.

Constant Acceleration We are going to measure distance and time for an accelerating object and use that to find the acceleration. In the past, I would do this lab using a specialized drop timer.