Speed, Velocity, and P/T Graphs Flashcard

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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 velocity?

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Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction, also measured in meters per second (m/s).

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What does a flat line on a distance-time graph represent?

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A flat line indicates that the object is at rest, meaning it is not changing its position over time.

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How do you calculate speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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

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A positive slope indicates that the object is moving away from the starting point in a positive direction.

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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, or in a negative direction.

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What is average speed?

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Average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.

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How can you determine if an object is accelerating from a velocity-time graph?

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If the line on a velocity-time graph is sloping upwards, the object is accelerating.

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What does it mean if the velocity is constant?

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Constant velocity means that the speed and direction of the object do not change over time.

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What is the formula for calculating time when distance and speed are known?

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Time = Distance / Speed.