Area under a graph

Definition

The region between a graph and the horizontal axis over a stated interval; its meaning and units depend on the quantities plotted.

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Specification A15 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

The region between a graph and the horizontal axis over a stated interval. Its units are the vertical-axis units multiplied by the horizontal-axis units.
Revise: Gradients and Areas under Graphs

Specification A15 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

The area under a graph is the region between the graph and the horizontal axis over a stated interval.
Revise: Gradients and Areas

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For an area under a graph, attach units by multiplying the axis units, such as $(\text{m/s})\times\text{s}=\text{m}$ .

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Specification 7.04c · Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 2 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Foundation), Paper 4 (Higher), Paper 5 (Higher), Paper 6 (Higher)

The region between a graph and the horizontal axis over a specified interval. Its contextual meaning depends on what the axes measure.
Revise: Area Under Graphs