Graphing Motion

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What is graphing motion?

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Graphing motion is the process of creating a visual representation (graph) of an object's movement over time, showing how its position changes.

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What does a speed vs. time graph show?

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A speed vs. time graph shows how the speed of an object changes over time, indicating whether it is speeding up, slowing down, or moving at a constant speed.

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

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A flat line on a distance vs. time graph indicates that the object is not moving; its distance remains constant.

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What does an upward sloping line on a distance vs. time graph represent?

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An upward sloping line on a distance vs. time graph represents that the object is moving away from the starting point, indicating increasing distance over time.

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What does a downward sloping line on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

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A downward sloping line on a distance vs. time graph indicates that the object is moving back towards the starting point, showing decreasing distance over time.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate at which an object's speed changes over time; it can be an increase (positive acceleration) or a decrease (negative acceleration).

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What is constant speed?

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Constant speed means that an object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time, resulting in a straight line on a speed vs. time graph.

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What tools are helpful for measuring motion?

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Helpful tools for measuring motion include a stopwatch (to measure time), a measuring tape (to measure distance), and a speedometer (to measure speed).

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What does it mean if a graph shows a curve?

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A curve on a distance vs. time graph indicates that the object's speed is changing; it may be speeding up or slowing down.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, while velocity includes both speed and direction of motion.