Graphing Motion

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What is graphing motion?

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Graphing motion involves creating a visual representation of an object's movement over time, showing how distance changes with time.

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What does a distance-time graph show?

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A distance-time graph shows how far an object has traveled over a specific period of time.

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

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is not moving; it is at rest.

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

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A steep slope indicates that the object is moving quickly.

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What does a gentle slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A gentle slope indicates that the object is moving slowly.

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What is speed?

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

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How do you calculate speed?

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Speed = Distance ÷ Time.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate at which an object changes its speed, which can be an increase or decrease in speed.

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What does a curved line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A curved line indicates that the object's speed is changing; it could be speeding up or slowing down.

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What is a motion graph?

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A motion graph is a visual representation that shows how an object moves over time, including its speed and direction.