Speed and Motion Graphs

Front

What is the term for speed in a specific direction?

Back

Velocity

Front

Which of the following is an example of velocity? 1) 48m/s 2) 72.4 m/s north 3) 12.3 cm/s² 4) 83 mm/s² SE

Back

72.4 m/s north

Front

What is the formula to calculate speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time

Front

What does a flat line on a motion graph represent?

Back

Stationary object

Front

What is the distance an object travels over a set period of time called?

Back

Speed

Front

What does acceleration refer to in motion?

Back

The rate of change of velocity over time.

Front

If an object is moving at a steady speed, what does the graph look like?

Back

A straight diagonal line.

Front

What is the unit of speed in the metric system?

Back

Meters per second (m/s)

Front

How do you calculate the total distance traveled if you know speed and time?

Back

Distance = Speed x Time

Front

What does a downward slope on a motion graph indicate?

Back

The object is returning to the starting position.