Graphing Motion Practice

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What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object with respect to time, typically measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).

Front

How do you calculate acceleration?

Back

Acceleration can be calculated using the formula: a = (v_f - v_i) / t, where a is acceleration, v_f is final velocity, v_i is initial velocity, and t is time.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.

Front

What does a constant velocity indicate about an object's motion?

Back

A constant velocity indicates that an object is moving at the same speed and in the same direction over time.

Front

What is the significance of a negative velocity?

Back

A negative velocity indicates that an object is moving in the opposite direction to the defined positive direction.

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What does it mean for an object to be at rest?

Back

An object is at rest when it is not changing its position with respect to a reference point over time.

Front

How can you describe an object's motion using a position-time graph?

Back

A position-time graph shows how an object's position changes over time, where the slope of the line represents the object's velocity.

Front

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

Back

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

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What is the formula for calculating distance traveled?

Back

Distance traveled can be calculated using the formula: distance = speed × time.

Front

What is the relationship between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is the total path length traveled by an object, while displacement is the shortest straight-line distance from the initial to the final position, including direction.