Physics Speed, Distance and graphing practice

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What is displacement in physics?

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Displacement is the shortest distance from the initial to the final position of an object, along with the direction.

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How do you calculate velocity?

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Velocity is calculated by dividing the displacement by the time taken. Formula: Velocity = Displacement / Time.

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What does a flat line on a position-time graph indicate?

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A flat line indicates that the object is not moving; its position is constant over time.

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What does a steeper slope on a position-time graph represent?

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A steeper slope indicates a higher speed; the object is moving faster.

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What is the formula for calculating distance?

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Distance = Speed x Time.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.

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If an object travels 30 meters in 5 seconds, what is its speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time = 30 m / 5 s = 6 m/s.

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What does a curved line on a position-time graph indicate?

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A curved line indicates that the object is accelerating; its speed is changing over time.

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How can you determine the time taken to reach a certain distance from a position-time graph?

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You can determine the time by finding the point on the graph where the position corresponds to the desired distance and reading the time value at that point.

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

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The area under a velocity-time graph represents the displacement of the object over that time interval.