Motion Graphs

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What does a solid line on a motion graph represent?

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At rest.

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What does a line showing a constant slope on a motion graph indicate?

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Moving away from the starting point at a constant speed.

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How can you identify acceleration on a motion graph?

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Acceleration is shown by a curve or a line that is getting steeper.

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What does a horizontal line on a motion graph indicate?

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The object is at rest.

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What does a downward slope on a motion graph represent?

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The object is returning to the starting point.

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How can you determine the distance traveled from a motion graph?

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By looking at the vertical distance on the graph at a specific time.

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What does deceleration mean in the context of motion graphs?

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A decrease in speed or a negative acceleration.

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What is the significance of the area under the curve in a motion graph?

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It represents the total distance traveled.

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What does a steep slope on a motion graph indicate?

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The object is moving quickly.

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How can you tell if an object is moving backward on a motion graph?

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If the line slopes downward from left to right.