Unit 1 Motion

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What is motion?

Back

Motion is the change in position of an object over time relative to a reference point.

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What is a motion map?

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A motion map is a visual representation that shows the position of an object at different times, often using arrows to indicate direction and speed.

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What is a velocity graph?

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A velocity graph plots an object's velocity against time, showing how the speed and direction of the object change over time.

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What does it mean for two objects to have the same position?

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It means that both objects are located at the same point in space at a given time.

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What does it mean for two objects to have the same velocity?

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It means that both objects are moving at the same speed and in the same direction.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object, which can be positive (speeding up) or negative (slowing down).

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What is a reference point?

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A reference point is a stationary object or location used to determine the position of another object.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.

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

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A flat line indicates that the object is at rest and not changing its position over time.

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What does a steep slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A steep slope indicates that the object is moving quickly, covering a large distance in a short amount of time.