Position-Time Graphs

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What does a position-time graph represent?

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A position-time graph represents the position of an object over time, showing how far the object has moved from a reference point.

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What is the significance of the slope in a position-time graph?

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The slope of a position-time graph indicates the speed of the object; a steeper slope means a higher speed.

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

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is at rest, meaning its position does not change over time.

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

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A curved line indicates that the object's speed is changing, meaning it is accelerating or decelerating.

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How can you determine if an object is moving faster than another on a position-time graph?

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You can determine if an object is moving faster by comparing the slopes of their lines; the steeper the slope, the faster the object is moving.

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What does it mean if two lines on a position-time graph intersect?

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If two lines intersect, it means the two objects were at the same position at that point in time.

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What is the formula for calculating speed from a position-time graph?

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Speed can be calculated using the formula: Speed = (Change in position) / (Change in time).

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

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A negative slope indicates that the object is moving in the opposite direction from the reference point.

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What information can you gather from the Y-axis of a position-time graph?

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The Y-axis of a position-time graph represents the position or distance of the object from a reference point.

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What does it mean if a position-time graph shows a line that is increasing?

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An increasing line indicates that the object is moving away from the reference point over time.