Motion Graphs

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What is a motion graph?

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A visual representation of an object's movement over time, showing how position changes with time.

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What does a horizontal line on a motion graph indicate?

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The object is not moving; it has a constant position.

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What does a straight diagonal line on a motion graph represent?

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The object is moving at a constant speed.

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What does a curved line on a motion graph indicate?

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The object is accelerating or decelerating.

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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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What is constant speed?

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When an object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time.

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How can you determine if two objects are moving at the same speed on a graph?

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If their lines are parallel and have the same slope.

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What does a steep slope on a motion graph indicate?

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The object is moving quickly.

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What does a gentle slope on a motion graph indicate?

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The object is moving slowly.

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What does a line that slopes downwards represent?

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The object is moving back towards the starting point.