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 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 higher speed.

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What does a horizontal line on a motion graph indicate?

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The object is stationary and not moving.

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What does a downward slope on a motion graph indicate?

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The object is returning to its starting point or moving backward.

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What is constant speed?

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When an object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time.

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What is acceleration?

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The rate at which an object changes its velocity, which can be an increase or decrease in speed.

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What does a curve on a motion graph indicate?

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The object is changing its speed; it could be 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 (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

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What does it mean if an object is slowing down?

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The object is experiencing negative acceleration, reducing its speed over time.

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How can you determine the distance traveled from a motion graph?

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By calculating the area under the graph line over a specific time interval.