Motion Graphs

Front

What does a straight line on a motion graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving at a constant speed.

Front

What does a slope on a motion graph represent?

Back

The speed of the object; steeper slopes indicate faster speeds.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate at which an object changes its speed.

Front

What is deceleration?

Back

Deceleration is when an object slows down, or its speed decreases.

Front

How can you determine if an object is moving away from the starting point on a graph?

Back

If the line on the graph slopes upwards from left to right.

Front

How can you determine if an object is moving back towards the starting point on a graph?

Back

If the line on the graph slopes downwards from left to right.

Front

What does a horizontal line on a motion graph indicate?

Back

The object is not moving.

Front

What is the formula for speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

If an object travels 20 meters in 10 seconds, what is its speed?

Back

2 meters per second.

Front

What does a curve on a motion graph indicate?

Back

The object is accelerating or decelerating.