Combined Science GCSE
Graphical analysis of rate
What Graphical analysis of rate means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Graphical analysis of rate
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Plotting quantity on the y-axis and time on the x-axis, where the gradient of a tangent gives the rate at a specific moment.
Topics that use Graphical analysis of rate
- Calculating rates of reactions (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Gradient
- Graph skills
- Mean rate of reaction
- Rate of reaction
- Reactant used or product formed
- Steeper tangent
- Tangent
- Using equations and units
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