Force, Motion and Graphing Motion

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What is force?

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A push or pull on an object that can cause it to move, stop, or change direction.

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What is motion?

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The change in position of an object over time.

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What is speed?

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The distance traveled by an object in a given amount of time, usually expressed in meters per second or meters per minute.

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How do you calculate speed?

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Speed = Distance ÷ Time.

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What is a graph?

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A visual representation of data that shows the relationship between two variables.

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What does a distance-time graph show?

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It shows how the distance of an object changes over time.

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What does a flat line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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The object is not moving; it is at rest.

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What does an upward sloping line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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The object is moving away from the starting point.

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What does a downward sloping line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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The object is moving back towards the starting point.

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What is acceleration?

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The rate at which an object changes its speed or direction.