SCES Force and Motion Graphing

Front

What does the graph tell us about the motion of the object?

Back

It stopped moving at 35 meters.

Front

What is the vertical line on a graph called?

Back

y-axis

Front

What does the graph tell us about the motion of the object?

Back

It stopped moving after 4.5 seconds.

Front

What is the point (0,0) on the graph called?

Back

origin

Front

What does the graph tell us about the motion of the object?

Back

It is not moving at all.

Front

What does a horizontal line on a motion graph indicate?

Back

The object is not moving.

Front

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

Back

The object is moving at a constant speed.

Front

What does a curved line on a motion graph indicate?

Back

The object is accelerating or decelerating.

Front

What is the x-axis on a motion graph typically used to represent?

Back

Time.

Front

What is the y-axis on a motion graph typically used to represent?

Back

Distance or position.