Motion Graphs

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object. It can involve increasing speed, decreasing speed, or changing direction.

Front

Which graph shows acceleration?

Back

Graph D shows acceleration, indicating that the object is getting faster.

Front

What does a horizontal line on a motion graph represent?

Back

A horizontal line represents a stationary object, meaning it is not moving.

Front

What does a steep upward slope on a motion graph indicate?

Back

A steep upward slope indicates that the object is increasing speed.

Front

What does a downward slope on a motion graph represent?

Back

A downward slope indicates that the object is decreasing speed.

Front

What does a straight line moving away from the starting point at a constant speed mean?

Back

It means the object is moving away from the starting point at a constant speed.

Front

What does a straight line moving back towards the starting point at a constant speed indicate?

Back

It indicates that the object is moving back towards the starting point at a constant speed.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, while velocity includes both speed and direction.

Front

What does a curve on a motion graph indicate?

Back

A curve indicates that the object is accelerating or decelerating.

Front

What is a motion graph?

Back

A motion graph visually represents the position, speed, and acceleration of an object over time.