Final Review - Motion Graphs

Front

What does a steeper slope on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

Back

The faster the speed.

Front

What is the formula for displacement?

Back

Final position minus initial position.

Front

What does constant negative velocity mean in a position vs time graph?

Back

The object is moving in the negative direction at a constant speed.

Front

How do you calculate the velocity of an object?

Back

Velocity = displacement / time.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

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

Front

If an object is at rest, what is its velocity?

Back

Velocity is zero.

Front

What does positive acceleration indicate about an object's motion?

Back

The object is speeding up.

Front

What does negative acceleration indicate about an object's motion?

Back

The object is slowing down.

Front

How can you determine if an object is moving backward on a position vs time graph?

Back

If the graph slopes downward from left to right.

Front

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

Back

It represents the displacement of the object.