Q - 1-3M

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What is displacement?

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Displacement is the change in position of an object, measured as the shortest straight line distance from the initial position to the final position.

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What does the slope of a position vs time graph represent?

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The slope of a position vs time graph represents the velocity of the object.

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How do you calculate percent error?

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Percent error is calculated using the formula: Percent Error = |(Measured Value - Actual Value) / Actual Value| x 100%.

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What is the difference between distance and displacement?

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Distance is the total path length traveled, while displacement is the straight line distance from the starting point to the ending point.

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What is velocity?

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Velocity is the rate of change of displacement with respect to time, and it includes both speed and direction.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity with respect to time.

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What factors can affect an object's motion?

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Factors that can affect an object's motion include forces acting on the object, friction, and changes in speed or direction.

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What does a flat line on a position vs time graph indicate?

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A flat line on a position vs time graph indicates that the object is at rest and not changing its position.

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What is the significance of a negative slope on a position vs time graph?

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A negative slope on a position vs time graph indicates that the object is moving in the opposite direction.

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How can you determine the total distance traveled from a position vs time graph?

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The total distance traveled can be determined by calculating the area under the graph or by summing the lengths of all segments of motion.