Speed and Motion Graphs

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What is motion?

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A change in position compared to the starting location that happens over time.

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How do you calculate speed?

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Speed is calculated using the formula S = d/t, where S is speed, d is distance, and t is time.

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What is the unit of speed?

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The unit of speed is typically meters per second (m/s) or meters per minute (m/m).

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What does a speed of 10.75 m/m mean?

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It means that an object travels 10.75 meters in one minute.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity 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 stationary (not moving).

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What does a steep slope on a motion graph represent?

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A steep slope indicates a high speed; the steeper the slope, the faster the object is moving.

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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 the starting position.

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

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The area under a speed-time graph represents the distance traveled by the object.