Per 3 Motion Graphs Review

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration occurs when an object changes its speed or direction.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What does a motion graph represent?

Back

A motion graph visually represents the position, velocity, or acceleration of an object over time.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, while velocity is speed in a given direction.

Front

What does a flat line on a motion graph indicate?

Back

A flat line indicates that the object is at rest, with no change in position over time.

Front

What does a steep slope on a position-time graph indicate?

Back

A steep slope indicates a high speed, meaning the object is moving quickly.

Front

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

Back

A negative slope indicates that the object is moving in the opposite direction.

Front

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

Back

The area under a velocity-time graph represents the displacement of the object.

Front

How can you determine acceleration from a velocity-time graph?

Back

Acceleration can be determined by the slope of the velocity-time graph; a steeper slope indicates greater acceleration.

Front

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

Back

A horizontal line indicates constant velocity, meaning the object is moving at a steady speed.

Front

What is the formula for calculating average speed?

Back

Average speed is calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken.