Motion Graphs

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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 is a motion graph?

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A motion graph visually represents the movement of an object, showing how its position changes over time.

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What does a horizontal line on a motion graph indicate?

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is not moving.

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What does a straight diagonal line on a motion graph represent?

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A straight diagonal line represents constant speed.

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What does a curved line on a motion graph indicate?

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

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate at which an object changes its velocity.

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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.

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How can you tell if an object is moving back towards the starting point on a graph?

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If the line slopes downwards towards the starting point, the object is moving back towards it.

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What does a steeper line on a motion graph indicate?

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A steeper line indicates a faster speed.

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What is the formula for speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.