Motion Graphs

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What is a position vs time graph?

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A graphical representation showing the position of an object over time, indicating how far the object has moved from a reference point.

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

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The object is moving away from the reference point at a steady speed.

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

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The object is moving towards the reference point at a steady speed.

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What does positive acceleration mean in terms of motion?

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The object's velocity is increasing over time.

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What does negative acceleration mean in terms of motion?

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The object's velocity is decreasing over time.

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

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The object is at rest; its position is not changing over time.

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

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Velocity is calculated as the change in position divided by the change in time (slope of the graph).

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

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The slope represents acceleration; a steeper slope indicates greater acceleration.

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

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The object is moving in the opposite direction to the defined positive direction.

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What is the significance of the area under a velocity vs time graph?

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The area represents the displacement of the object over the time interval.