Position, Velocity, and Acceleration Graphs

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What is the relationship between position, velocity, and acceleration?

Back

Position is the location of an object at a given time, velocity is the rate of change of position, and acceleration is the rate of change of velocity.

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How do you determine acceleration from a velocity-time graph?

Back

The acceleration is determined by the slope of the velocity-time graph. A steeper slope indicates greater acceleration.

Front

What does a horizontal line on a position-time graph indicate?

Back

A horizontal line on a position-time graph indicates that the object is at rest, as its position does not change over time.

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What does a positive slope on a position-time graph represent?

Back

A positive slope on a position-time graph indicates that the object is moving in the positive direction.

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What does a negative slope on a position-time graph represent?

Back

A negative slope on a position-time graph indicates that the object is moving in the negative direction.

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What does the area under a velocity-time graph represent?

Back

The area under a velocity-time graph represents the displacement of the object over the time interval.

Front

What does a straight line on a velocity-time graph indicate?

Back

A straight line on a velocity-time graph indicates constant acceleration.

Front

How can you identify deceleration on a velocity-time graph?

Back

Deceleration is indicated by a negative slope on a velocity-time graph, meaning the velocity is decreasing over time.

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What is the significance of the y-intercept on a velocity-time graph?

Back

The y-intercept on a velocity-time graph represents the initial velocity of the object.

Front

What does a curve on a velocity-time graph indicate?

Back

A curve on a velocity-time graph indicates changing acceleration.