Graphing Speed W/ Position vs. Time 2 Best

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What does a constant speed graph look like?

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A straight line with a positive slope, indicating that the object is moving at a steady pace.

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What does acceleration mean in a position vs. time graph?

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A curve that slopes upwards, indicating that the object is increasing its speed over time.

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What does deacceleration mean in a position vs. time graph?

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A curve that slopes downwards, indicating that the object is decreasing its speed over time.

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What does a stationary object look like on a position vs. time graph?

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A horizontal line, indicating that the object is not moving.

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How can you tell if one runner started ahead of another in a position vs. time graph?

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The graph of the runner who started ahead will have a higher starting point on the y-axis.

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What does a steep slope on a position vs. time graph indicate?

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A high speed, meaning the object is moving quickly.

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What does a flat slope on a position vs. time graph indicate?

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A low speed or stationary position, meaning the object is not moving.

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How do you determine the velocity of an object from a position vs. time graph?

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By calculating the slope of the line on the graph.

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What does a curved line on a position vs. time graph represent?

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Changing speed, indicating that the object is either accelerating or deaccelerating.

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What is the significance of the y-axis in a position vs. time graph?

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It represents the position of the object at different times.