AP PHYSICS 1 - MOTION GRAPHS

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What is motion?

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Motion is the change in position of an object over time relative to a reference point.

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What is velocity?

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Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object over time.

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What does a positive acceleration indicate?

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A positive acceleration indicates that an object is speeding up in the direction of its motion.

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What does a negative acceleration indicate?

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A negative acceleration (deceleration) indicates that an object is slowing down.

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What is a motion graph?

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A motion graph visually represents the position, velocity, or acceleration of an object over time.

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What does a flat line on a position vs. time graph indicate?

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A flat line indicates that the object is at rest.

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What does a steep slope on a position vs. time graph indicate?

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A steep slope indicates that the object is moving quickly.

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What does the area under a velocity vs. time graph represent?

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The area under a velocity vs. time graph represents the displacement of the object.

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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 direction.