Graphing Motion

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What is motion?

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

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What is a graph in motion?

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A graph in motion visually represents the position of an object over time.

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What does a flat line on a motion graph indicate?

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A flat line indicates that the object is not moving.

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What does a steep line on a motion graph represent?

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A steep line represents a high speed of motion.

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What is speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time.

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How do you calculate speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of speed or velocity.

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What does a downward slope on a motion graph indicate?

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A downward slope indicates that the object is returning to its starting point.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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

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What does it mean if an object has constant speed?

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Constant speed means the object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time.