Position-Time Graphs

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What is the average velocity of an object?

Back

Average velocity is the total displacement divided by the total time taken. It is a vector quantity, indicating both speed and direction.

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What does the slope of a position-time graph represent?

Back

The slope of a position-time graph represents the velocity of the object.

Front

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

Back

A horizontal line indicates that the object is at rest, meaning its position does not change over time.

Front

What does a straight diagonal line on a position-time graph indicate?

Back

A straight diagonal line indicates that the object is moving at a constant speed.

Front

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

Back

A steeper slope indicates a higher velocity, meaning the object is moving faster.

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

Back

A negative slope indicates that the object is moving in the opposite direction.

Front

How can you determine the total displacement from a position-time graph?

Back

Total displacement can be determined by finding the difference between the final position and the initial position on the graph.

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

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

Front

What does a curve on a position-time graph indicate?

Back

A curve indicates that the object is accelerating, meaning its velocity is changing over time.

Front

How do you calculate average speed from a position-time graph?

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Average speed can be calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken.