Velocity vs Time Graphs

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What is a velocity vs time graph?

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A graph that shows the relationship between the velocity of an object and the time elapsed.

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What does a horizontal line on a velocity vs time graph indicate?

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The object is moving at a constant velocity.

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What does a positive slope on a velocity vs time graph represent?

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The object is speeding up.

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What does a negative slope on a velocity vs time graph represent?

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The object is slowing down.

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What does a line that approaches the time axis but does not touch it indicate?

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The object is moving but at a decreasing speed.

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What does a velocity of 0 m/s indicate on a velocity vs time graph?

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The object is not moving.

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How can you determine if an object is moving towards or away from the origin on a velocity vs time graph?

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If the velocity is positive, the object is moving away from the origin; if negative, it is moving towards the origin.

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What does a steep slope on a velocity vs time graph indicate?

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The object is accelerating quickly.

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What does a flat line at 0 m/s indicate on a velocity vs time graph?

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The object is at rest.

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How can you tell if an object is speeding up or slowing down using a velocity vs time graph?

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If the velocity is increasing, the object is speeding up; if decreasing, it is slowing down.