Position-Time Graphs

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What is a Position-Time Graph?

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A graphical representation that shows the position of an object over time.

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What does a horizontal line on a Position-Time Graph indicate?

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The object is at rest; its position does not change over time.

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What does a positive slope on a Position-Time Graph represent?

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The object is moving away from the starting point.

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What does a negative slope on a Position-Time Graph indicate?

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The object is moving toward the starting point.

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How do you calculate average velocity from a Position-Time Graph?

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Average velocity = (Change in position) / (Change in time).

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What does a steeper slope on a Position-Time Graph signify?

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The object is moving at a faster speed.

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What does a flat line followed by a steep line indicate on a Position-Time Graph?

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The object was at rest initially and then started moving quickly.

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What is the significance of the y-axis on a Position-Time Graph?

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The y-axis represents the position of the object.

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What does the x-axis represent on a Position-Time Graph?

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The x-axis represents time.

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What does it mean if the graph line curves upward?

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The object is accelerating away from the starting point.