Final Review - Motion Graphs

Front

On a distance vs. time graph, the steeper the slope _____

Back

the faster the speed.

Front

What does a horizontal line on a position vs. time graph indicate?

Back

The object is stationary.

Front

What does a downward slope on a distance vs. time graph represent?

Back

The object is returning to the starting position.

Front

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

Back

The object is moving away from the starting position.

Front

What is the definition of velocity?

Back

Velocity is the speed of an object in a given direction.

Front

What does a flat line on a velocity vs. time graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving at a constant velocity.

Front

What does an upward slope on a velocity vs. time graph represent?

Back

The object is accelerating.

Front

What does a downward slope on a velocity vs. time graph indicate?

Back

The object is decelerating.

Front

How can you determine the speed of an object from a distance vs. time graph?

Back

By calculating the slope of the line.

Front

What does the area under a velocity vs. time graph represent?

Back

The distance traveled by the object.