Motion Graphs Final Exit Ticket

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What is a position vs time graph?

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A graphical representation showing the position of an object at different times.

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

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The object is at rest; its position does not change over time.

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What does a positive slope on a position vs time graph represent?

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The object is moving away from the starting point in the positive direction.

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What does a negative slope on a position vs time graph represent?

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The object is moving towards the starting point in the negative direction.

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What is constant velocity?

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When an object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time, regardless of the length of the time intervals.

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

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Speed is the absolute value of the slope of the line on the graph.

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What does a steep slope on a position vs time graph indicate?

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The object is moving at a high speed.

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What does a flat section on a position vs time graph indicate?

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The object is not moving; it is stationary.

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What is acceleration?

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The rate of change of velocity of an object over time.

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How can you identify acceleration on a position vs time graph?

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Acceleration can be identified by a changing slope on the graph.