Motion Graphs Final Exit Ticket

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is the total path length traveled by an object, while displacement is the shortest straight line from the initial to the final position, including direction.

Front

Define speed in the context of motion graphs.

Back

Speed is the rate at which an object covers distance, calculated as distance divided by time.

Front

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

Back

A flat line indicates that the object is at rest, meaning its position is not changing over time.

Front

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

Back

Velocity can be determined by calculating the slope of the line on the graph; a steeper slope indicates a higher velocity.

Front

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

Back

A negative slope indicates that the object is moving in the opposite direction to the positive axis.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity over time, indicating how quickly an object is speeding up or slowing down.

Front

How can you identify when an object is accelerating on a motion graph?

Back

An object is accelerating when the slope of the position vs. time graph is changing; this can be seen as a curve on the graph.

Front

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

Back

The area under a velocity vs. time graph represents the displacement of the object over that time interval.

Front

What is the significance of the steepness of a line on a velocity vs. time graph?

Back

The steepness of the line indicates the object's acceleration; a steeper line means greater acceleration.

Front

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

Back

A horizontal line indicates constant velocity, meaning the object is moving at a steady speed without acceleration.