Motion Graphs and forces

Front

What is motion?

Back

Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

Front

What does a distance-time graph represent?

Back

A distance-time graph shows how far an object has traveled over a specific period of time.

Front

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

Back

A horizontal line indicates that the object is at rest and not moving.

Front

What does a diagonal line on a distance-time graph indicate?

Back

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

Front

What does a vertical line on a distance-time graph indicate?

Back

A vertical line is not possible in a distance-time graph as it would imply infinite speed.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object.

Front

What does it mean if an object is decelerating?

Back

Deceleration means the object is slowing down.

Front

How can you determine the speed of an object from a graph?

Back

The speed can be determined by the slope of the line on a distance-time graph.

Front

What is the formula for speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

What does a steep slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

Back

A steep slope indicates a higher speed.