Motion diagrams

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What is a motion diagram?

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A visual representation that shows the position of an object at different points in time.

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What does it mean when an object is described as 'not moving'?

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The object has a constant position and is not changing its location over time.

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What is the difference between distance and displacement?

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Distance is a scalar quantity representing the total path length traveled, while displacement is a vector quantity representing the change in position.

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What is a scalar quantity?

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A quantity that has only magnitude and no direction, such as distance.

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What is a vector quantity?

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A quantity that has both magnitude and direction, such as displacement.

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What does 'constant speed' mean?

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An object is moving at the same speed throughout its motion.

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What does 'increasing speed' indicate?

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The object is accelerating and its speed is getting faster over time.

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What does 'decreasing speed' indicate?

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The object is decelerating and its speed is getting slower over time.

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What is the definition of displacement?

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The change in position of an object from its initial point to its final point.

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What does 'positive direction' refer to in motion?

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Movement towards a defined positive reference point, often to the right or upward.