Velocity vs Time Graphs

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What does a velocity vs time graph represent?

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A velocity vs time graph represents the velocity of an object over time, showing how the object's speed and direction change.

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What does a horizontal line on a velocity vs time graph indicate?

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A horizontal line indicates constant velocity; the object is moving at a steady speed without acceleration.

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What does a positive slope on a velocity vs time graph indicate?

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A positive slope indicates that the object is accelerating in the positive direction.

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What does a negative slope on a velocity vs time graph indicate?

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A negative slope indicates that the object is decelerating or accelerating in the negative direction.

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What does the area under the curve in a velocity vs time graph represent?

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The area under the curve represents the displacement of the object over the time interval.

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What does a section of the graph with a downward slope indicate?

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A downward slope indicates that the object is slowing down or decelerating.

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What does a section of the graph with an upward slope indicate?

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An upward slope indicates that the object is speeding up or accelerating.

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What does it mean if the velocity is zero on the graph?

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If the velocity is zero, the object is at rest and not moving.

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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 does a steep slope on a velocity vs time graph indicate?

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A steep slope indicates a high rate of acceleration or deceleration.