Motion Graphs

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What is a motion graph?

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A motion graph visually represents the movement of an object over time, showing how position changes with time.

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What does the slope of a motion graph represent?

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The slope of a motion graph represents the speed of the object; a steeper slope indicates a faster speed.

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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 at rest and not changing its position over time.

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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 towards the starting point, or decreasing in position.

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How can you determine who won a race from a motion graph?

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The winner can be determined by the graph that reaches the finish line first, indicated by the lowest time value at the finish position.

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What does it mean if one object’s line is above another’s on a motion graph?

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If one object's line is above another's, it means that the object is at a greater position than the other at that time.

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How can you tell if an object is moving faster than another on a motion graph?

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An object is moving faster if its line on the graph has a steeper slope compared to another object's line.

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What does a curve in a motion graph indicate?

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A curve indicates that the object's speed is changing; it may be speeding up or slowing down.

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What is the significance of the y-axis on a motion graph?

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The y-axis typically represents the position of the object, showing how far it has traveled.

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What is the significance of the x-axis on a motion graph?

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The x-axis typically represents time, showing how long the object has been moving.