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 in the positive direction.

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

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The object is moving towards the starting point in the negative direction.

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How can you determine if an object is moving at a constant speed on a Position-Time Graph?

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The graph will show a straight line with a consistent slope.

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

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The object is moving faster; the greater the slope, the greater the speed.

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What does a curve on a Position-Time Graph represent?

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The object is accelerating; its speed is changing over time.

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How can you identify when an object is moving away from its starting point on a Position-Time Graph?

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Look for sections of the graph where the position values are increasing.

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What does it mean if the graph line is decreasing?

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The object is moving back towards the starting point.

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

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It represents the position of the object.