Motion Graphs 3

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What does a motion graph represent?

Back

A motion graph visually represents the relationship between distance and time, showing how an object's position changes over time.

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What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object. It can be positive (speeding up) or negative (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.

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What is a reference point?

Back

A reference point is a place or object used for comparison to determine if another object is in motion.

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What does a flat line on a motion graph indicate?

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A flat line indicates that the object is at rest, meaning it is not changing its position over time.

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What does a steep slope on a motion graph indicate?

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A steep slope indicates a high speed, meaning the object is covering a large distance in a short amount of 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 returning to the starting point or moving backward.

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What is constant speed?

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Constant speed means that an object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time, resulting in a straight line on a motion graph.

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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What does the term 'deceleration' mean?

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Deceleration refers to a decrease in speed or negative acceleration.