Interpreting Motion Graphs

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What does the slope of a velocity vs. time graph represent?

Back

Acceleration.

Front

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

Back

The object is moving at a constant speed.

Front

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

Back

The object is speeding up.

Front

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

Back

The object is moving in the negative direction.

Front

What does a flat line on a velocity vs. time graph indicate?

Back

The object is at rest.

Front

What is positive acceleration?

Back

An increase in velocity over time.

Front

What is negative acceleration?

Back

A decrease in velocity over time.

Front

What does a velocity vs. time graph show?

Back

The change in velocity of an object over time.

Front

How can you determine if an object is speeding up from a graph?

Back

If the slope of the velocity vs. time graph is positive.

Front

What does a velocity vs. time graph with a slope of zero indicate?

Back

The object is moving at a constant velocity.