Position vs. Time Graphs

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What is a Position vs. Time Graph?

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A graph that shows the position of an object over time, illustrating how far the object is from a reference point at different moments.

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What does a horizontal line on a Position vs. Time Graph indicate?

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The object is stationary; it is not changing its position over time.

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What does a straight diagonal line represent on a Position vs. Time Graph?

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The object is moving at a constant speed; the slope of the line indicates the speed.

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How can you determine the speed of an object from a Position vs. Time Graph?

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Speed is determined by the slope of the line; a steeper slope indicates a higher speed.

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What does a curved line on a Position vs. Time Graph signify?

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The object is accelerating; the speed is changing over time.

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What does a negative slope on a Position vs. Time Graph indicate?

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The object is moving back towards the starting position.

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How can you tell if two objects are moving at the same speed on a Position vs. Time Graph?

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If their lines are parallel, they are moving at the same speed.

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What does the area under the curve represent in a Position vs. Time Graph?

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The area under the curve does not represent a physical quantity in Position vs. Time Graphs; it is more relevant in Velocity vs. Time Graphs.

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What does a steep slope indicate in terms of speed?

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A steep slope indicates a high speed.

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What does a flat line followed by a steep line indicate about an object's motion?

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The object was stationary for a period and then started moving quickly.