But if you calculate the acceleration without the graph, you are explicitly stating that the y-intercept is zero---which it might not be. So there are some actual reasons for making a graph.

National 4; Speed and acceleration Speed-time graphs. The motion of any moving object can be described by its speed– time graph. Data from the graph can be used to calculate acceleration, the ...

The customized propulsion settings revolve around two adjustable graphs: a speed curve and an acceleration curve. The former allows mapping of the throttle position to directly correspond to speed.

Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) reflects the seismic intensity of a specific earthquake event in a given region. Prediction of PGA is crucial for assessing the severity of a disaster in an area. This ...

GCSE Combined Science Motion and forces learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers.