Review: Position-Time Graphs

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What does a Position-Time Graph represent?

Back

A Position-Time Graph shows the position of an object over time, illustrating how far the object has moved from a reference point.

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What is the unit for velocity?

Back

m/s

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On a Position-Time Graph, time is located on the _________.

Back

x - axis

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What does a horizontal line on a Position-Time Graph indicate?

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is at rest, meaning its position does not change over time.

Front

What does a straight diagonal line on a Position-Time Graph indicate?

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

Front

What does a curved line on a Position-Time Graph indicate?

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A curved line indicates that the object is accelerating, meaning its speed is changing.

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How can you determine the speed of an object from a Position-Time Graph?

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The speed can be determined by calculating the slope of the line on the graph; a steeper slope indicates a higher speed.

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What does a negative slope on a Position-Time Graph indicate?

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A negative slope indicates that the object is moving in the negative direction (to the left) with respect to the reference point.

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What is the starting point of the object if the Position-Time Graph starts at 4 m?

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The starting point of the object is 4 m.

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What does it mean if the Position-Time Graph shows a line that slopes upwards?

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An upward sloping line indicates that the object is moving in the positive direction away from the reference point.