Motion Graphs

Front

What does a constant speed graph look like?

Back

A straight, diagonal line that moves away from the origin, indicating equal distance covered in equal time.

Front

What is the definition of speed?

Back

Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

speed = distance / time

Front

If a car travels 100 miles in 2 hours, what is its speed?

Back

50 miles per hour

Front

What does a horizontal line on a motion graph indicate?

Back

The object is stationary (not moving).

Front

What does a steep slope on a motion graph represent?

Back

The object is moving at a high speed.

Front

What does a downward slope on a motion graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving back towards the starting point.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity (only magnitude), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

Front

What does a curved line on a motion graph represent?

Back

The object is accelerating or decelerating.