Motion Graphs

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What is motion?

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Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

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What is a motion graph?

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A motion graph visually represents the movement of an object, showing how its position, velocity, or acceleration changes over time.

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What does a flat line on a position-time graph indicate?

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A flat line indicates that the object is stationary and not moving.

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What does a steep slope on a position-time graph represent?

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A steep slope indicates a high speed; the steeper the slope, the faster the object is moving.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object over time.

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What does a downward slope on a velocity-time graph indicate?

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A downward slope indicates negative acceleration, meaning the object is slowing down.

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What is constant velocity?

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Constant velocity means an object is moving at a steady speed in a straight line without changing direction.

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How do you calculate distance?

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Distance can be calculated using the formula: Distance = Speed × Time.

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What does a curve on a velocity-time graph represent?

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A curve indicates changing acceleration; the object is either speeding up or slowing down.

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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.