Motion Graphs

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What does a motion graph show?

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A motion graph visually represents the position, speed, and acceleration of an object over time.

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What does a flat line on a motion graph indicate?

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A flat line indicates that the object is standing still or not moving.

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What does a steep line on a motion graph represent?

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A steep line indicates that the object is moving quickly.

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What does a curved line on a motion graph signify?

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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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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.

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What does it mean when an object is decreasing speed?

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It means the object is slowing down, which is represented by a downward slope on a motion graph.

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What is the significance of the x-axis on a motion graph?

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The x-axis typically represents time.

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What is the significance of the y-axis on a motion graph?

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The y-axis typically represents position, speed, or acceleration.