Motion Review

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What does a position vs. time graph represent?

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A position vs. time graph shows the position of an object at different times, indicating whether it is moving, stationary, or changing velocity.

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What does it mean if an object is not moving on a position vs. time graph?

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If an object is not moving, the position vs. time graph will be a horizontal line, indicating that the position remains constant over time.

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How can you determine when an object is moving the fastest on a graph?

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The steepest slope on a position vs. time graph indicates the fastest speed of the object.

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What is average velocity?

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Average velocity is the total displacement divided by the total time taken, expressed as v = d/t.

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Calculate the average velocity if Joe travels 300 m in 19 seconds.

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Average velocity = 300 m / 19 s = 15.8 m/s.

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What does a constant velocity look like on a position vs. time graph?

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Constant velocity is represented by a straight line with a constant slope on a position vs. time graph.

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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 both speed and direction.

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What does a speed graph show?

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A speed graph shows how speed changes over time, with speed plotted on the vertical axis and time on the horizontal axis.

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What does an acceleration graph represent?

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An acceleration graph shows how the acceleration of an object changes over time, indicating whether the object is speeding up or slowing down.

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What does a horizontal line on a speed graph indicate?

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A horizontal line on a speed graph indicates that the object is moving at a constant speed.