#1 Motion Graphs

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What is motion?

Back

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

Front

What is speed?

Back

Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time.

Front

What is the formula for speed?

Back

speed = distance / time

Front

What does a horizontal line on a motion graph represent?

Back

A horizontal line indicates that the object is at rest (not moving).

Front

What does a steep slope on a motion graph indicate?

Back

A steep slope indicates a faster speed.

Front

What does a downward slope on a motion graph indicate?

Back

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

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

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

Front

What is deceleration?

Back

Deceleration is a decrease in speed or a negative acceleration.

Front

What does a curved line on a motion graph indicate?

Back

A curved line indicates that the object is accelerating or decelerating.

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is the total path traveled, while displacement is the shortest distance from the starting point to the endpoint.