5.P.1.3 Motion Graphs

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What is motion?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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What does a constant speed mean?

Back

Constant speed means an object is moving at the same rate without speeding up or slowing down.

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What does it mean when an object is at rest?

Back

An object is at rest when it is not moving and its position does not change over time.

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What is a motion graph?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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What does a horizontal line on a motion graph indicate?

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is at rest (speed of zero).

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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What does a steep slope on a motion graph represent?

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A steep slope indicates a high speed of the object.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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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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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate at which an object changes its speed or direction.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What does it mean to decelerate?

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Deceleration means to slow down or reduce speed.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is the total path traveled, while displacement is the shortest path from the starting point to the ending point.