Graphs of motion

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What is positive acceleration?

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Positive acceleration occurs when an object's velocity increases over time.

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What does a position vs time graph represent?

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A position vs time graph shows how the position of an object changes over time.

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What does a constant velocity indicate on a graph?

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Constant velocity indicates that an object is moving at the same speed in the same direction.

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What is negative acceleration?

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Negative acceleration, or deceleration, occurs when an object's velocity decreases over time.

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How can you identify the greatest acceleration on a graph?

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The steepest slope on a velocity vs time graph indicates the greatest acceleration.

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What does a horizontal line on a position vs time graph indicate?

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is not moving; its velocity is zero.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes direction.

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What does a downward slope on a position vs time graph indicate?

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A downward slope indicates that the object is moving in the negative direction.

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What is the significance of the area under a velocity vs time graph?

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

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What does it mean if an object has a negative velocity?

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A negative velocity indicates that the object is moving in the opposite direction to the defined positive direction.