Motion Graphs

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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 (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 or acceleration of the object.

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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 decreasing in speed or moving back towards the starting point.

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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 constant speed?

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

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How can you tell if an object is accelerating on a graph?

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An object is accelerating if the slope of the graph is increasing.

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What does a curve on a motion graph indicate?

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A curve indicates that the object is changing its speed (either accelerating or decelerating).

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What is the formula for speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.