Motion Graphs

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What is a motion graph?

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A motion graph visually represents the movement of an object over time, showing how its position changes.

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What are the two main variables represented in motion graphs?

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Distance and time.

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What does a flat line on a motion graph indicate?

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A flat line indicates that the object is at rest and not moving.

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What does a steep slope on a motion graph represent?

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A steep slope indicates that the object is moving quickly.

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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 returning to its starting position.

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What is the significance of the area under the line in a distance-time graph?

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

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

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If the slope of the line is increasing, the object is accelerating.

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What does a curve on a motion graph indicate?

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A curve indicates that the object's speed is changing.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is the rate of distance traveled, while velocity includes direction.

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

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is moving at a constant speed.