Speed and Motion Graphs

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What is speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, typically measured in meters per second (m/s).

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What is motion?

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Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

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What does a speed-time graph represent?

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A speed-time graph shows how speed changes over time.

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What does a flat line on a speed-time graph indicate?

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A flat line indicates that the object is moving at a constant speed.

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What does a sloping line on a speed-time graph indicate?

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A sloping line indicates that the object is accelerating or decelerating.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object, measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).

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What is deceleration?

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Deceleration is a decrease in speed or negative acceleration.

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What does a negative slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

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

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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What does it mean if an object is at rest?

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An object is at rest if it is not changing its position over time.