Motion Diagrams

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What is a motion diagram?

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A visual representation that shows the position of an object at different points in time.

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What does 'positive direction' mean in motion?

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It refers to the movement of an object in a designated forward direction, often to the right or upward.

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What does 'negative direction' mean in motion?

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It refers to the movement of an object in the opposite direction of the positive direction, often to the left or downward.

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What is 'velocity'?

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Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction.

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What is 'decreasing velocity'?

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It refers to a situation where an object's speed is reducing over time.

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What does 'not moving' indicate in a motion diagram?

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It indicates that the object is stationary and its position does not change over time.

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How can you describe an object moving fast?

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An object moving fast has a high speed and covers a large distance in a short amount of time.

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How can you describe an object moving slow?

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An object moving slow has a low speed and covers a small distance over a longer period of time.

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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 is acceleration?

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