Position-Time Graphs

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What is a Position-Time Graph?

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A graph that shows the position of an object over time, illustrating how far the object is from a reference point at different moments.

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What does a horizontal line represent in a Position-Time Graph?

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

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What does a positive slope indicate in a Position-Time Graph?

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The object is moving away from the starting point.

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What does a negative slope indicate in a Position-Time Graph?

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The object is moving back towards the starting point.

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How can you determine speed from a Position-Time Graph?

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Speed is determined by the steepness of the slope; a steeper slope indicates a faster speed.

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What does a steeper slope on a Position-Time Graph indicate?

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The object is moving faster.

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What does a flat line on a Position-Time Graph indicate?

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The object is stationary; it is not moving.

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How do you find the distance traveled in a Position-Time Graph?

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Calculate the difference in position between two points on the graph.

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What does a curve in a Position-Time Graph represent?

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The object is accelerating; its speed is changing.

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What is the significance of the y-axis in a Position-Time Graph?

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The y-axis represents the position of the object.