Graphing Motion

Front

What does a position vs. time graph show when the line is curving upwards?

Back

The object is speeding up.

Front

What does a straight line on a position vs. time graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving at a constant speed.

Front

Acceleration is the rate of change in __________.

Back

velocity.

Front

What can cause acceleration in an object?

Back

All of the above (slow down, go faster, change direction).

Front

Acceleration occurs when an object changes its speed or ______.

Back

direction.

Front

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

Back

The object is not moving.

Front

If an object is accelerating, what can we infer about its motion?

Back

Its speed or direction is changing.

Front

What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

Back

Acceleration = (final velocity - initial velocity) / time.

Front

What does a steeper slope on a position vs. time graph indicate?

Back

A higher speed.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is scalar (magnitude only), while velocity is vector (magnitude and direction).