Graphing Motion

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What does the slope of a distance-time graph represent?

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The slope of a distance-time graph represents the speed (velocity) of the object.

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How can you determine if an object is at rest on a graph?

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An object is at rest on a graph when the line is horizontal, indicating no change in distance over time.

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

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

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What does a curve on a distance-time graph indicate about an object's motion?

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A curve on a distance-time graph indicates that the object's speed is changing.

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How can you identify the fastest moving section on a graph?

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The fastest moving section on a graph is identified by the steepest slope.

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

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A negative slope on a distance-time graph indicates that the object is moving backward.

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

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The area under a velocity-time graph represents the distance traveled by the object.

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How can you tell if an object is accelerating on a graph?

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An object is accelerating on a graph if the slope of the velocity-time graph is increasing.

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What does it mean if a velocity-time graph has a horizontal line?

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A horizontal line on a velocity-time graph indicates that the object is moving at a constant velocity.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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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.