Motion in a Straight Line
Class 11 · Motion in a Straight Line
Graph Interpretation Lab
Identify motion type from x-t / v-t / a-t graphs — 6 canonical scenarios.
Key Notes
01
Reading motion from graphs is a core JEE skill — always check slope and curvature.
02
On an x-t graph: horizontal = rest; straight up = uniform v; curve = acceleration.
03
On a v-t graph: horizontal = uniform v; line through zero = reversal; parabola = variable a.
Important Points
Distance vs displacement: distance is the arc length in position space; displacement is net change.
Graph Interpretation Lab notes from sciphylab (also known as SciPhy, SciPhy Lab, SciPhy Labs, Physics Lab). Class 11 physics revision for JEE Mains, JEE Advanced, NEET UG, AP Physics 1/2/C, SAT, and CUET-UG.