Motion Graphs

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What is a velocity-time graph?

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A graph that shows the velocity of an object over time, indicating how the object's speed changes.

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

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The object is moving at a constant speed.

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What does a sloping line upwards on a velocity-time graph represent?

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Positive acceleration, meaning the object is speeding up.

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What does a sloping line downwards on a velocity-time graph represent?

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Negative acceleration, meaning the object is slowing down.

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What does a vertical line on a velocity-time graph indicate?

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This is not possible in real-world motion; it would imply infinite acceleration.

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What does a flat line at zero velocity indicate on a velocity-time graph?

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The object is stationary and not moving.

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How can you determine if an object is speeding up on a velocity-time graph?

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If the line is sloping upwards, the object is speeding up.

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How can you determine if an object is slowing down on a velocity-time graph?

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If the line is sloping downwards, the object is slowing down.

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What does the area under the curve in a velocity-time graph represent?

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The distance traveled by the object during that time interval.

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

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A greater acceleration or deceleration.