Motion Graphs Review

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What does it mean when an object is 'At Rest'?

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An object is 'At Rest' when it is not moving and its position does not change over time.

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What is 'Constant Speed'?

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Constant Speed means that an object is moving at the same speed over a period of time without speeding up or slowing down.

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How can you tell if a car traveled the fastest in a race?

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You can tell if a car traveled the fastest by comparing the distances covered by each car in the same amount of time.

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If a car travels at a speed of 60 miles per hour, how far will it travel in 2 hours?

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120 miles.

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What does it mean when an object is 'Accelerating'?

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Accelerating means that the object is increasing its speed over time.

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What does a flat line on a motion graph represent?

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A flat line on a motion graph represents that the object is at rest.

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What does a steep slope on a motion graph indicate?

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A steep slope indicates that the object is moving quickly.

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What does a gentle slope on a motion graph indicate?

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A gentle slope indicates that the object is moving slowly.

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What happens to the speed of an object when it is going downhill?

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The speed of the object usually increases when it is going downhill.

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What does it mean when a motion graph shows a downward slope?

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A downward slope indicates that the object is moving back towards the starting point.