Motion Graphs

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What is motion?

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Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

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What is a motion graph?

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

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What does a flat line on a position-time graph indicate?

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A flat line indicates that the object is not moving.

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What does a sloped line on a position-time graph represent?

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

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What does a curve on a position-time graph signify?

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A curve indicates that the object is accelerating or decelerating.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object.

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What is constant speed?

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Constant speed means that an object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time.

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What does a velocity-time graph show?

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A velocity-time graph shows how the velocity of an object changes over time.

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What does a positive slope on a velocity-time graph indicate?

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A positive slope indicates that the object is accelerating.

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

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A negative slope indicates that the object is decelerating.