Decoding Velocity vs. Time Graphs

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

• Time

• Displacement

• Acceleration

• Velocity

In a velocity vs. time graph, what does a flat horizontal line indicate?

• Changing direction

• Constant velocity

• Decreasing velocity

• Increasing velocity

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What is the unit of the slope in a velocity vs. time graph?

• Meters

• Meters per second

• Seconds

• Meters per second squared

If the slope of a velocity vs. time graph is positive, what does it indicate about the acceleration?

• Acceleration is positive

• Acceleration is zero

• Acceleration is negative

• Velocity is constant

What does a negative slope in a velocity vs. time graph indicate about the motion of the object?

• The object is speeding up

• The object is changing direction

• The object is slowing down

• The object is moving at a constant speed

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In section 1 of the graph, what is the acceleration if the velocity is constant at 6 meters per second?

• 12 meters per second squared

• 3 meters per second squared

• 0 meters per second squared

• 6 meters per second squared

During section 2, if the velocity increases from 3 to 12 meters per second, what can be said about the acceleration?

• Acceleration is zero

• Acceleration is positive

• Acceleration is negative

• Velocity is constant

In section 3, what is the velocity if the acceleration is zero?

• Constant

• Increasing

• Decreasing

• Zero

What is the final velocity in section 4 if the initial velocity is 12 meters per second and the acceleration is -2.25 meters per second squared over 4 seconds?

• 3 meters per second

• 12 meters per second

• 6 meters per second

• 9 meters per second

What is the overall trend in the velocity vs. time graph discussed in the video?

• Constant velocity, decreasing speed, constant velocity, increasing speed

• Decreasing speed, constant velocity, increasing speed, constant velocity

• Increasing speed, constant velocity, decreasing speed, constant velocity

• Constant velocity, increasing speed, constant velocity, decreasing speed

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