Velocity & Position-Time Graphs Test Prep

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What is average velocity?

Back

Average velocity is the total displacement divided by the total time taken. It is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction.

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How do you calculate displacement?

Back

Displacement is calculated as the final position minus the initial position. It is a vector quantity that represents the shortest distance from the initial to the final position.

Front

What does a flat line on a distance-time graph indicate?

Back

A flat line indicates that the object is at rest; there is no change in distance over time.

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What does a steeper slope on a distance-time graph represent?

Back

A steeper slope indicates a higher speed; the object is covering more distance in less time.

Front

If a cyclist travels 13,700 meters at an average velocity of 6.9 m/s, how long will the trip take?

Back

33 minutes.

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

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

Front

How do you interpret the slope of a position-time graph?

Back

The slope of a position-time graph represents the velocity of the object. A positive slope indicates forward motion, while a negative slope indicates backward motion.

Front

What does a curved line on a distance-time graph indicate?

Back

A curved line indicates that the object's speed is changing; it is accelerating or decelerating.

Front

If a bug crawls from the 2 cm mark to the 27 cm mark, what is its displacement?

Back

25 cm.

Front

What is the formula for calculating average velocity?

Back

Average velocity = Total displacement / Total time.