Motion Graphs

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What does a motion graph represent?

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A motion graph visually represents the position, speed, and acceleration of an object over time.

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What is constant speed in a motion graph?

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Constant speed means the object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time, represented by a straight line on a graph.

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What does a horizontal line on a motion graph indicate?

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is stationary, meaning it is not moving.

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What does a downward slope on a motion graph signify?

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A downward slope indicates that the object is decreasing speed or decelerating.

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What does an upward slope on a motion graph indicate?

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An upward slope indicates that the object is increasing speed or accelerating.

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What does a steep slope on a motion graph represent?

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A steep slope represents a high speed, meaning the object is moving quickly.

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What does a flat line at the bottom of a motion graph indicate?

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A flat line at the bottom indicates that the object is not moving at all.

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What is acceleration in the context of motion graphs?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object, represented by the slope of the line on a motion graph.

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What does it mean if a motion graph has a curve?

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A curve in a motion graph indicates that the object's speed is changing; it could be accelerating or decelerating.

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How can you tell if an object is speeding up on a motion graph?

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An object is speeding up if the slope of the graph is increasing over time.