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 position, velocity, or acceleration of an object over time.

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What does a horizontal line on a motion graph indicate?

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is stationary.

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What does a straight diagonal line on a motion graph represent?

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A straight diagonal line represents constant velocity.

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What does a curved line on a motion graph indicate?

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

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What is acceleration?

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

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What is the formula for calculating distance?

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Distance = Speed × Time.

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What does a steep slope on a motion graph indicate?

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A steep slope indicates a high speed.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

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What does a negative slope on a motion graph indicate?

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A negative slope indicates that the object is moving in the opposite direction.