Stationary

Definition

Not moving; on a distance–time graph this is represented by a horizontal line with zero gradient.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 2.7 · Paper 1

A horizontal line has zero change in distance. Its gradient, and hence the speed, is zero: the object is stationary during that interval.
Revise: Distance/Time Graphs

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GCSE Physics · key term

Not moving; on a distance–time graph this is represented by a horizontal line with zero gradient.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 2.7 · Paper 1

A horizontal line has zero change in distance. Its gradient, and hence the speed, is zero: the object is stationary during that interval.
Revise: Distance/Time Graphs

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