Lilja Test Practice - 2 - Motion Graphs

Front

What does a constant speed graph look like?

Back

A straight horizontal line on a distance-time graph.

Front

What does it mean when an object is not moving?

Back

The object has a velocity of 0 m/s.

Front

How can you identify a graph showing an object standing still?

Back

Look for a horizontal line on a distance-time graph.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity over time.

Front

What does a positive acceleration indicate?

Back

The object is speeding up.

Front

What does a negative acceleration indicate?

Back

The object is slowing down.

Front

What is a velocity-time graph?

Back

A graph that shows how velocity changes over time.

Front

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

Back

The object is moving at a constant velocity.

Front

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

Back

The object is slowing down.

Front

What does an upward slope on a velocity-time graph represent?

Back

The object is speeding up.