This is an example of what the graph looked like from my results of marking where the marble was at every half second. To measure a constant acceleration, we did something alot similar to the first experiment, but instead of having a flat surface, we made an incline and let it roll like normal. This graph looked something like this:
The formula for constant acceleration is d=1/2 at^2 while the formula for constant velocity is V= d/t.
From this lab, I learned the difference between constant acceleration and constant velocity, I learned that whenever I see a straight lined graph it is because the object in motion has a constant velocity and whenever I see a curved line it is because the object has a constant acceleration.
I like how you put graphs in your post, the visual makes it easier for the viewer to compare constant velocity and constant acceleration.
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