5.P.1.3 Motion Graphs

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What does a flat line on a motion graph represent?

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A flat line indicates that the object is at rest and not changing its position over time.

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How can you determine the speed of an object from a motion graph?

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The speed can be determined by calculating the slope of the line on the graph; a steeper slope indicates a higher speed.

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What does a downward slope on a motion graph indicate?

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A downward slope indicates that the object is moving back towards its starting position.

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

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The area under the line represents the distance traveled by the object.

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How can you tell if one object is moving faster than another on a motion graph?

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You can compare the slopes of the lines; the object with the steeper slope is moving faster.

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What does a vertical line on a motion graph indicate?

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A vertical line indicates that the object is instantaneously at a position but not moving, which is not physically possible in real scenarios.

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What does a change in the slope of a line on a motion graph indicate?

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A change in slope indicates a change in speed; a steeper slope means increasing speed, while a flatter slope means decreasing speed.

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What does it mean if a motion graph returns to the x-axis?

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Returning to the x-axis indicates that the object has returned to its starting position.

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How can you identify a stop in motion on a graph?

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A stop in motion is indicated by a horizontal line on the graph, where the position does not change over time.

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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.