Final Review - Motion Graphs

Front

What does a position vs. time graph represent?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

A flat horizontal line indicates that the object is stationary.

Front

How do you determine the velocity from a position vs. time graph?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is the total path traveled, while displacement is the straight-line distance from the starting point to the ending point.

Front

If an object moves at a constant speed, what does its position vs. time graph look like?

Back

The graph will be a straight line with a constant slope.

Front

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

Back

A downward slope indicates that the object is moving back towards the starting position.

Front

What is the formula for calculating average speed?

Back

Average speed = total distance traveled / total time taken.

Front

If a person travels 3 km east and then 1 km west, what is their total distance traveled?

Back

Total distance traveled = 3 km + 1 km = 4 km.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

How do you calculate the resultant velocity of two objects moving in opposite directions?

Back

Resultant velocity = velocity of object 1 - velocity of object 2.