Motion Graphs

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What does a graph showing increasing speed look like?

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A graph with a line that slopes upwards, indicating that the distance increases over time.

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What does a graph showing constant speed look like?

Back

A straight, diagonal line indicating that the object covers equal distances in equal time intervals.

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What does a graph showing decreasing speed look like?

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A graph with a line that slopes downwards, indicating that the distance increases at a decreasing rate.

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What does a flat line on a motion graph represent?

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The object is stationary, meaning it is not moving.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate at which an object changes its velocity, which can involve changes in speed or direction.

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What does it mean when an object is not accelerating?

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It means the object is either at rest or moving at a constant speed.

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What is the relationship between speed and time on a motion graph?

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Speed is represented by the slope of the line on a distance-time graph; a steeper slope indicates higher speed.

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

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

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

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If the slope of the line is decreasing, the object is slowing down.

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What does a curve on a motion graph indicate?

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A curve indicates that the object is accelerating or decelerating.