Motion Graphs 101

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What is motion?

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Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

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What is a motion graph?

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A motion graph visually represents the position, speed, or acceleration of an object over time.

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What does a horizontal line on a motion graph indicate?

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is stationary.

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What does a steep slope on a motion graph represent?

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A steep slope indicates that the object is moving quickly.

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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 moving back toward the starting point.

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What does an upward slope on a motion graph indicate?

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An upward slope indicates that the object is moving away from the starting point.

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What does a curved line on a motion graph represent?

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A curved line indicates that the object is accelerating or decelerating.

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What is constant speed?

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Constant speed means the object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object.

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What is deceleration?

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Deceleration is a decrease in speed or a negative acceleration.