Motion Graphs

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What is motion?

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Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

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What is a motion graph?

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A motion graph visually represents the movement of an object, showing how its position, velocity, or acceleration changes over time.

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

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A flat line indicates that the object is stationary and not moving.

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What does a steep slope on a position-time graph represent?

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A steep slope indicates a high speed; the steeper the slope, the faster the object is moving.

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What does a downward slope on a position-time graph indicate?

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A downward slope indicates that the object is returning to the starting position.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object over time.

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What does a velocity-time graph show?

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A velocity-time graph shows how the velocity of an object changes over time.

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What does a horizontal line on a velocity-time graph indicate?

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A horizontal line indicates constant velocity; the object is moving at a steady speed.

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What does a positive slope on a velocity-time graph represent?

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A positive slope indicates positive acceleration; the object is speeding up.

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What does a negative slope on a velocity-time graph represent?

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A negative slope indicates negative acceleration; the object is slowing down.