Graphing Motion

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What does a velocity-time graph represent?

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A velocity-time graph represents the velocity of an object over time, showing how the object's speed changes.

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What does a constant velocity look like on a velocity-time graph?

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A constant velocity is represented by a horizontal line on a velocity-time graph.

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What does the slope of a velocity-time graph indicate?

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The slope of a velocity-time graph indicates the acceleration of the object.

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

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Acceleration is indicated by a line that is not horizontal; it can be positive (increasing velocity) or negative (decreasing velocity).

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What does a steep slope on a velocity-time graph signify?

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A steep slope indicates a high acceleration or deceleration.

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

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A flat line indicates that the object is moving at a constant velocity.

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How can you determine which line shows velocity on a graph with multiple lines?

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The line that is consistently above or below the time axis represents the velocity of the object.

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

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A negative slope represents a decrease in velocity, indicating deceleration.

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What is the significance of the area under the curve in a velocity-time graph?

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The area under the curve represents the displacement of the object over the time interval.

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How can you tell which object is moving faster on a velocity-time graph?

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The object with the line that is furthest from the time axis (higher velocity) is moving faster.