Warm Up Review Motion Graphs, Velocity, Speed

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What is speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, typically measured in meters per second (m/s).

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What is velocity?

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Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction, also measured in meters per second (m/s).

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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, meaning it is not changing its position over time.

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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, meaning the object is covering a large distance in a short amount of time.

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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 moving backward or decreasing its position over time.

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How do you calculate speed?

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Speed is calculated using the formula: Speed = Distance / Time.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

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What does it mean for an object to accelerate?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity over time, indicating that the object is speeding up, slowing down, or changing direction.

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What is a motion graph?

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

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What does it mean if an object is decreasing speed?

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Decreasing speed means the object is slowing down, which can be represented by a downward slope on a motion graph.