Motion Graphs

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What is a motion graph?

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

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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

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The object is not moving; it is stationary.

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

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The object is moving at a constant speed; the steeper the slope, the faster the speed.

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

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The object is accelerating; the rate of change of position is increasing.

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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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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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What does a velocity-time graph show?

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It shows how an object's velocity changes over time.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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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 velocity.

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

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The object is accelerating; its velocity is increasing.

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

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The object is decelerating; its velocity is decreasing.

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What is acceleration?

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The rate of change of velocity of an object over time.