Graphing Motion Review

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What is the definition of motion in physics?

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Motion is the change in position of an object with respect to time.

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What does a position vs. time graph represent?

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A position vs. time graph shows how the position of an object changes over time.

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What does a horizontal line on a position vs. time graph indicate?

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is at rest and not changing its position.

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How can you determine the speed of an object from a position vs. time graph?

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The speed can be determined by calculating the slope of the line on the graph.

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What does a steeper slope on a position vs. time graph indicate?

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A steeper slope indicates a higher speed of the object.

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What does a negative slope on a position vs. time graph indicate?

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A negative slope indicates that the object is moving towards the origin.

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What is the significance of the origin in motion graphs?

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The origin represents the starting point or position of the object at time zero.

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How can you tell if an object is accelerating from a position vs. time graph?

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If the curve of the graph is changing (not a straight line), the object is accelerating.

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What does it mean if an object is standing still for a period of time on a graph?

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It means that the position of the object does not change during that time interval.

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.