Motion Graphs

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What is a motion graph?

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A motion graph is 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 of a motion graph represents the speed of the object; a steeper slope indicates a faster speed.

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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 at rest and not changing its position.

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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 moving back towards its starting position.

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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 moving away from its starting position.

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

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If the slope of the graph is increasing, the object is accelerating.

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What does it mean if two objects' motion graphs cross each other?

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If two motion graphs cross, it means the objects are at the same position at that time.

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What is constant speed in a motion graph?

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Constant speed is represented by a straight line on a motion graph, indicating that the object covers equal distances in equal time intervals.

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How can you find the time it takes for an object to reach a certain position on a motion graph?

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You can find the time by locating the position on the graph and reading the corresponding time value on the time axis.

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What does a steep slope indicate about an object's speed?

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A steep slope indicates that the object is moving quickly.