Speed and Motion Graphs

Front

What is the definition of motion?

Back

Motion is a change in position of an object compared to a starting location over time.

Front

What does a constant speed graph look like?

Back

A straight line with a positive slope indicates constant speed.

Front

What is speed?

Back

Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity over time.

Front

What does a horizontal line on a motion graph represent?

Back

A horizontal line indicates that the object is not moving.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

Front

What does a negative slope on a motion graph indicate?

Back

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

Front

How do you calculate distance traveled?

Back

Distance = Speed x Time.

Front

What is the unit of speed in the metric system?

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The unit of speed is meters per second (m/s).