Motion Graphs

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What is the unit of measurement for distance?

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Meters (m)

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What does a horizontal line on a motion graph represent?

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Not moving

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What does a positive slope on a motion graph indicate?

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Constant Speed (positive slope)

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What does a negative slope on a motion graph indicate?

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Return Home (negative slope)

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What does acceleration mean in the context of motion?

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The rate of change of velocity over time.

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What does a vertical line on a motion graph represent?

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An undefined situation (not possible in motion graphs)

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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

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What does a graph with a constant speed look like?

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A straight line with a positive slope.

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What does a graph showing decreasing speed look like?

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A straight line with a negative slope.

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time