Interpreting Motion Graphs

Front

What does a change in direction indicate in terms of motion?

Back

The object is accelerating, even if its speed remains constant.

Front

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

Back

It represents the distance traveled by the object.

Front

What does a steeper slope on a motion graph indicate?

Back

A higher speed or greater acceleration.

Front

What is deceleration?

Back

Deceleration is the process of slowing down or reducing speed.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

The rate of change of velocity, which can involve increasing speed, decreasing speed, or changing direction.

Front

What does a flat line on a velocity-time graph represent?

Back

The object is moving at a constant speed.

Front

How can you determine if an object is at rest from a motion graph?

Back

The graph will show a horizontal line at zero velocity.

Front

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

Back

The object is moving back towards the starting point.

Front

What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

Back

Acceleration = (Final Velocity - Initial Velocity) / Time.

Front

What does a velocity-time graph with a curved line indicate?

Back

The object is accelerating or decelerating at a changing rate.