Motion Graphs

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What is a motion graph?

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A visual representation of an object's motion, showing how position, velocity, or acceleration changes over time.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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

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A steep slope indicates a high speed; the steeper the slope, the faster the object is moving.

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What does a flat line on a velocity-time graph represent?

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A flat line indicates constant velocity; the object is moving at a steady speed.

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What is acceleration?

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

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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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 or slowing down.

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What does it mean when an object is stationary on a motion graph?

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It means the object is not moving; its position does not change over time.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.

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What does it mean for an object to have constant speed?

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It means the object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time without changing its speed.

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

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The area under a velocity-time graph represents the total distance traveled by the object.

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

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A curve indicates that the object's speed is changing; it is either accelerating or decelerating.