Graphing Motion

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What does a position vs. time graph represent?

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A position vs. time graph represents the position of an object at various points in time, showing how the object's position changes over time.

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What does it mean when the graph shows a straight line?

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A straight line on a position vs. time graph indicates that the object is moving at a constant velocity.

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What does a curved line on a position vs. time graph indicate?

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A curved line indicates that the object is accelerating or decelerating.

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How can you determine if an object is speeding up from a position vs. time graph?

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If the slope of the graph is increasing, the object is speeding up.

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What does a horizontal line on a position vs. time graph indicate?

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

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What does it mean if the slope of the graph is decreasing?

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A decreasing slope indicates that the object is slowing down.

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How can you identify constant velocity on a position vs. time graph?

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Constant velocity is identified by a straight line with a constant slope.

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What does it mean when the graph shows a section where the slope is zero?

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A section with a slope of zero indicates that the object is not moving.

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What is the significance of the area under the curve in a position vs. time graph?

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The area under the curve does not have a direct physical interpretation in a position vs. time graph; it is more relevant in velocity vs. time graphs.

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What does a steep slope on a position vs. time graph indicate?

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A steep slope indicates a high speed of the object.