Motion Graphs

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What does a motion graph represent?

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A motion graph visually represents the relationship between an object's position, velocity, and time.

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What does it mean when a motion graph shows a straight horizontal line?

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It indicates that the object is stationary, meaning it is not moving.

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What does a sloped line on a motion graph indicate?

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A sloped line indicates that the object is moving at a constant speed; the steeper the slope, the faster the speed.

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What does a curve on a motion graph signify?

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A curve indicates that the object is accelerating or decelerating; the direction of the curve shows whether it is speeding up or slowing down.

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What does it mean if a motion graph shows a downward slope?

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A downward slope indicates that the object is moving back toward its starting position.

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How can you identify acceleration on a motion graph?

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Acceleration is identified by a curve that slopes upward, indicating that the object is increasing its speed.

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What does a flat line followed by a steep slope indicate in a motion graph?

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It indicates that the object was stationary for a period and then started moving quickly.

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

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The area under the curve represents the distance traveled by the object during that time interval.

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What does a motion graph with a steep slope followed by a flat line indicate?

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It indicates that the object was moving quickly and then came to a stop.

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What does it mean when a motion graph shows a line that goes back to the starting point?

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It means the object has returned to its original position after moving away.