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 position, velocity, or acceleration changes.

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What does a flat line on a position-time graph indicate?

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The object is stationary; it is not moving.

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What does a steep slope on a position-time graph represent?

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The object is moving at a fast speed.

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What does a downward slope on a position-time graph indicate?

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The object is returning to the starting position.

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What is acceleration?

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The rate at which an object's velocity changes over time.

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What does a velocity-time graph show?

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It shows how an object's velocity changes over time.

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What does a horizontal line on a velocity-time graph indicate?

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The object is moving at a constant velocity.

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What does a positive slope on a velocity-time graph represent?

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The object is accelerating.

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What does a negative slope on a velocity-time graph indicate?

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The object is decelerating or experiencing negative acceleration.

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What is constant speed?

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When an object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time.