Motion Graphs

Front

What does the solid line on a motion graph represent?

Back

Acceleration

Front

What describes motion when the speed is constant?

Back

Constant speed

Front

What does it mean when an object is not moving on a motion graph?

Back

The object has a speed of 0 m/s.

Front

What does a line showing movement back towards the starting point at a constant speed indicate?

Back

Moving back towards the starting point at a constant speed.

Front

What does a graph represent when it shows no movement?

Back

Not moving.

Front

What is acceleration in the context of motion graphs?

Back

The rate of change of velocity of an object.

Front

What does a horizontal line on a motion graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving at a constant speed.

Front

What does a steep slope on a motion graph indicate?

Back

The object is accelerating.

Front

What does a downward slope on a motion graph indicate?

Back

The object is decelerating.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity; velocity is a vector quantity that includes direction.