Kinematics Test Review

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What does a negative velocity indicate?

Back

The object is moving in the opposite direction to the positive reference direction.

Front

What does the slope of a position-time graph represent?

Back

The velocity of the object.

Front

What does it mean if an object is moving left with constant velocity?

Back

The object is moving in the negative direction at a steady speed.

Front

How can you determine if an object is slowing down from a graph?

Back

If the slope of the graph is decreasing, the object is slowing down.

Front

What does it mean if a graph is going towards the origin?

Back

The object is moving closer to the starting position.

Front

How can you identify which object is moving slower from a graph?

Back

Compare the slopes of the graphs; the flatter slope indicates slower movement.

Front

What is the definition of velocity?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

Front

What does a horizontal line on a position-time graph indicate?

Back

The object is at rest; its position is not changing over time.

Front

What does a steep slope on a position-time graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving quickly; a steeper slope means a higher velocity.