Interpreting Motion Graphs

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Speed =

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distance / time

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Velocity is

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speed in a given direction

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Acceleration is

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all of the above

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The steepness of a line on a graph is called the

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slope

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Which segment indicates the object is moving? Options: A-B, O-A, C-D, E-F

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O-A

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What does this graph represent?

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Not moving

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What is happening at C?

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Constant velocity

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What is happening at D? Options: Stationary, Accelerating, Fast steady speed; moving away from the starting position, Slower steady speed; moving away from the starting position

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Fast steady speed; moving away from the starting position

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What is happening at E? Options: Stationary, Constant velocity, Fast steady speed; moving away from the starting position, Steady speed; returning to start position

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Steady speed; returning to start position

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What is happening at A? Options: Stationary, Constant velocity, Slower steady speed; moving away from the starting position, Steady speed; returning to start position

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Stationary