Motion Graphs

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What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate at which an object changes its velocity, which can involve increasing speed, decreasing speed, or changing direction.

Front

What does a horizontal line on a motion graph represent?

Back

A horizontal line on a motion graph represents constant speed, indicating that the object is moving at a steady rate.

Front

What does a steep slope on a motion graph indicate?

Back

A steep slope on a motion graph indicates a high speed or rapid acceleration.

Front

What is the formula to calculate distance?

Back

Distance = Speed × Time.

Front

If a car travels at a speed of 60 miles per hour for 3 hours, how far does it travel?

Back

180 miles.

Front

What does a downward slope on a motion graph represent?

Back

A downward slope on a motion graph represents a decrease in speed or deceleration.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

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 is inertia?

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

Front

What does it mean if an object is at rest on a motion graph?

Back

If an object is at rest on a motion graph, it is represented by a horizontal line at zero distance, indicating no movement.

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What is the unit of acceleration?

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The unit of acceleration is meters per second squared (m/s²).