Motion Graphs

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What is a motion graph?

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A visual representation of an object's movement over time, showing how position changes with respect to time.

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What does the slope of a motion graph represent?

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The slope represents the speed of the object; a steeper slope indicates a faster speed.

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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 at rest, meaning its position is not changing over time.

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What does a downward slope on a motion graph indicate?

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A downward slope indicates that the object is moving back toward its starting position.

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What does an upward slope on a motion graph indicate?

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An upward slope indicates that the object is moving away from its starting position.

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What is deceleration?

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Deceleration is the process of an object slowing down, which is represented by a decreasing slope on a motion graph.

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How can you identify the fastest speed on a motion graph?

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The fastest speed is indicated by the steepest slope on the graph.

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How can you identify the slowest speed on a motion graph?

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The slowest speed is indicated by the least steep slope on the graph.

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What does it mean when a motion graph shows a curve?

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A curve indicates that the object's speed is changing; it could be speeding up or slowing down.

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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, showing how the object's position changes over that time.