Force & Motion (Graphs)

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What is force?

Back

A push or pull on an object that can cause it to accelerate.

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What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

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What does a speed-time graph show?

Back

It shows how speed changes over time.

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What does a distance-time graph represent?

Back

It represents how distance changes over time.

Front

What is constant speed?

Back

When an object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time.

Front

What does acceleration mean?

Back

The rate at which an object changes its velocity.

Front

What does a horizontal line on a distance-time graph indicate?

Back

The object is not moving.

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What does a steep slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving quickly.

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

Back

The object is accelerating.

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.