Motion Graphs

Front

What does a constant positive velocity indicate on a position vs time graph?

Back

The object is moving in a positive direction at a steady speed.

Front

What does a constant negative velocity indicate on a position vs time graph?

Back

The object is moving in a negative direction at a steady speed.

Front

What does positive acceleration mean in terms of motion?

Back

The object's speed is increasing in the positive direction.

Front

What does negative acceleration mean in terms of motion?

Back

The object's speed is decreasing in the positive direction or increasing in the negative direction.

Front

What does it mean when velocity is zero on a position vs time graph?

Back

The object is at rest and not moving.

Front

How do you calculate displacement from a position vs time graph?

Back

Displacement is the difference in position from the start to the end point.

Front

What does a horizontal line on a position vs time graph represent?

Back

The object is at rest (velocity is zero).

Front

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

Back

The object is moving quickly.

Front

What does a gentle slope on a position vs time graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving slowly.

Front

What does a curve upward on a position vs time graph indicate?

Back

The object is accelerating in the positive direction.