Graphing motion

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What is the definition of distance in motion?

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Distance is how far an object has traveled, regardless of direction.

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What does average speed represent?

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Average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.

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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 a flat line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A flat line indicates that the object is not moving.

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

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A steep slope indicates that the object is moving quickly.

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What is the formula for calculating average speed?

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Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time.

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

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A downward slope indicates that the object is returning to the starting point.

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

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The y-axis represents the distance traveled by the object.

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

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The x-axis represents the time taken for the motion.

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How can you determine if an object is accelerating from a graph?

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If the slope of the distance-time graph is increasing, the object is accelerating.