Position-Time Graphs

Front

What is plotted on the Y-axis of a Position-Time graph?

Back

Distance or position.

Front

What does a steeper slope on a Position-Time graph indicate?

Back

A faster speed.

Front

What does a horizontal line on a Position-Time graph represent?

Back

The object is at rest.

Front

What does a downward slope on a Position-Time graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving backwards.

Front

How can you tell if an object is speeding up on a Position-Time graph?

Back

The slope of the graph is increasing.

Front

What does a curve on a Position-Time graph represent?

Back

The object is accelerating.

Front

If two objects are represented on the same Position-Time graph, how can you tell which one is faster?

Back

The one with the steeper slope.

Front

What does it mean if a Position-Time graph crosses the X-axis?

Back

The object has returned to the starting position.

Front

What is the significance of the starting point on a Position-Time graph?

Back

It indicates the initial position of the object.

Front

What does a flat line above the X-axis indicate on a Position-Time graph?

Back

The object is moving at a constant speed.