Motion Graphs

Front

What is motion?

Back

Any physical movement or change in position with respect to a reference point.

Front

During which interval is the object slowing down?

Back

E to F.

Front

What does a horizontal line on a motion graph represent?

Back

The object is not moving.

Front

What does a steep slope on a motion graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving at a high speed.

Front

What two measurements are necessary for calculating speed?

Back

Distance and time.

Front

During which interval is the object speeding up?

Back

A to B.

Front

What is the formula for speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

What does a downward slope on a motion graph represent?

Back

The object is moving back towards the starting point.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

The rate of change of velocity over time.

Front

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

Back

The object is moving at a constant speed.