Motion Graphs

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What is a motion graph?

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A visual representation of an object's movement over time, showing how its position changes.

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What does a horizontal line on a motion graph indicate?

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The object is moving at a constant speed.

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What does a sloped line on a motion graph represent?

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The object is accelerating or decelerating.

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What does a vertical line on a motion graph indicate?

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The object is not moving (stationary).

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How can you determine the speed of an object from a motion graph?

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By calculating the slope of the line on the graph.

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What does a steeper slope on a motion graph indicate?

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The object is moving faster.

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What does a flat line followed by a steep line indicate?

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The object was moving at a constant speed and then accelerated.

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What does a line that curves upwards on a motion graph represent?

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The object is accelerating at an increasing rate.

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What does a line that curves downwards on a motion graph represent?

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The object is decelerating.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, while velocity includes direction.