Position vs Time Graphs

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What is a Position vs Time Graph?

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A graphical representation showing the position of an object over time, where the x-axis represents time and the y-axis represents position.

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What does a horizontal line on a Position vs Time Graph indicate?

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It indicates that the object is at rest, meaning its position does not change over that time interval.

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What does a positive slope on a Position vs Time Graph represent?

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It represents that the object is moving away from the starting point in the positive direction.

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What does a negative slope on a Position vs Time Graph represent?

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It indicates that the object is moving back towards the starting point or in the negative direction.

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How do you calculate average velocity from a Position vs Time Graph?

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Average velocity is calculated by dividing the change in position (displacement) by the change in time.

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What is the formula for average velocity?

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Average Velocity = (Final Position - Initial Position) / (Final Time - Initial Time)

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What does the steepness of the slope on a Position vs Time Graph indicate?

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The steepness of the slope indicates the speed of the object; a steeper slope means a higher speed.

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What does a curve on a Position vs Time Graph represent?

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A curve indicates that the object's velocity is changing; it may be accelerating or decelerating.

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What is the significance of the area under the curve in a Position vs Time Graph?

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In a Position vs Time Graph, the area under the curve does not have a direct physical meaning; it is more relevant in Velocity vs Time Graphs.

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What is the difference between distance and displacement?

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Distance is the total path length traveled, while displacement is the straight line distance from the initial to the final position.