Motion Graph Flashcard

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Velocity has a direction, while speed is a scalar quantity that only measures how fast an object is moving.

Front

What does a horizontal line on a motion graph represent?

Back

Constant Velocity.

Front

What unit is speed measured in?

Back

Meters per second (m/s).

Front

If an object travels 10 meters in 20 seconds, what is its speed?

Back

0.5 m/s.

Front

What does a positive slope on a motion graph indicate?

Back

Acceleration (speeding up).

Front

What does a negative slope on a motion graph indicate?

Back

Deceleration (slowing down).

Front

What does a flat line on a motion graph indicate?

Back

No motion.

Front

How is speed calculated?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

The rate of change of velocity over time.

Front

What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

Back

Acceleration = (Final Velocity - Initial Velocity) / Time.