Understanding Motion Maps

The video tutorial explains how to draw a motion map, a tool for representing motion. It covers the steps to create a motion map, including choosing a zero point and positive direction, drawing points for each second of motion, and using arrows to indicate velocity and acceleration. The tutorial also discusses how to interpret these maps, including understanding velocity changes and acceleration effects.

What is the first step in creating a motion map?

• Calculate the speed of the object.

• Decide on a zero point and draw an arrow for positive direction.

• Draw the object in motion.

• Label the time intervals.

How are positions represented on a motion map?

• By placing dots at different time intervals.

• By using arrows to show direction.

• By drawing the object itself.

• By labeling each position with a number.

How do you label the points on a motion map?

• With the object's speed.

• With the object's direction.

• With the time at which the object was at that position.

• With the object's acceleration.

What do the arrows between dots on a motion map represent?

• The distance traveled by the object.

• The time taken to travel between points.

• The velocity of the object.

• The acceleration of the object.

What does a larger distance between two dots on a motion map indicate?

• The object is moving slower.

• The object is moving faster.

• The object is stationary.

• The object is changing direction.

How is a stationary object depicted on a motion map?

• By using a dashed line.

• By drawing multiple dots at the same position.

• By not drawing any dots.

• By drawing a single dot.

How can you show an object moving in the negative direction?

• By drawing a different color arrow.

• By drawing dots closer together.

• By using arrows pointing in the opposite direction of the positive arrow.

• By labeling the dots with negative numbers.

What does an acceleration arrow indicate on a motion map?

• The initial speed of the object.

• The change in velocity over time.

• The total distance covered.

• The direction of motion.

What happens to the velocity arrow when acceleration is constant?

• It changes direction.

• It remains the same size.

• It decreases in size.

• It increases in size.

If an acceleration arrow points opposite to the velocity, what does it mean?

• The object is stationary.

• The object is moving in a circle.

• The object is slowing down.

• The object is speeding up.