Motion Graphs

Front

What two measurements are necessary for calculating speed?

Back

Distance and time.

Front

Describe the motion in the graph with a positive slope.

Back

Constant Speed (positive slope).

Front

What does a graph showing a decreasing slope indicate?

Back

Deceleration (slowing down).

Front

What does a graph with a flat line represent?

Back

No motion.

Front

What does a graph showing an increasing slope indicate?

Back

Acceleration (increasing speed).

Front

Which runner had a head start if their line is above the others at the start?

Back

Runner B.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

What does a negative slope in a motion graph indicate?

Back

Return Home (negative slope).

Front

If a graph shows a constant speed, what does that look like?

Back

A straight line with a positive slope.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

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