Motion Graphs

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What is a motion graph?

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A visual representation of an object's movement over time, showing how position changes with time.

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What does a flat line on a motion graph indicate?

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The object is not moving; it has a constant position.

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What does a steep slope on a motion graph represent?

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The object is moving quickly; the steeper the slope, the faster the object is moving.

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What does a downward slope on a motion graph indicate?

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The object is moving back towards the starting point; it is moving in the negative direction.

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What is acceleration?

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The rate of change of velocity of an object; it can be positive (speeding up) or negative (slowing down).

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What does a curved line on a motion graph represent?

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The object is accelerating; the speed is changing over time.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

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How can you determine if an object is speeding up on a motion graph?

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If the slope of the graph is increasing, the object is speeding up.

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What does it mean if two objects have parallel lines on a motion graph?

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Both objects are moving at the same speed.

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What is the significance of the area under a motion graph?

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The area under the graph represents the distance traveled by the object.