Motion Graphs

Front

What does a horizontal line on a motion graph represent?

Back

The object is not moving.

Front

Which graph shows an object standing still?

Back

Graph B.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is increasing speed, decreasing speed, changing direction, or all of the above.

Front

If a car is moving at a constant speed, what does its graph look like?

Back

A straight diagonal line.

Front

What does a steep slope on a motion graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving quickly.

Front

What does a flat line on a motion graph indicate?

Back

The object is at rest.

Front

If a runner's graph shows a decrease in distance over time, what does that mean?

Back

The runner is moving backward or slowing down.

Front

How do you calculate distance when speed and time are known?

Back

Distance = Speed × Time.

Front

What is the formula for acceleration?

Back

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

Front

What does a negative slope on a motion graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving in the opposite direction.