Physics GCSE
stationary period
What stationary period means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of stationary period
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A period shown on a distance–time graph as a horizontal line lasting exactly as long as the description states.
Topics that use stationary period
- The distance–time relationship (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- average speed
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- comparing lines
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