Distance & Velocity Graphs (Motions) POP Flashcard

Front

What does a horizontal line on a distance vs. time graph represent?

Back

Not moving.

Front

How can you determine the winner of a race from a distance vs. time graph?

Back

The runner with the steepest slope or the highest distance at the same time wins.

Front

If you travel 10 miles in 5 minutes, how do you calculate your speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time = 10 miles / 5 minutes = 2 mi/min.

Front

What does a steep slope on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

Back

A faster speed.

Front

What does a flat line on a velocity vs. time graph indicate?

Back

Constant speed.

Front

How can you identify the fastest speed on a graph?

Back

Look for the segment with the steepest slope.

Front

What does a downward slope on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

Back

The object is returning to the starting point.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

Front

What does an upward slope on a velocity vs. time graph indicate?

Back

An increase in speed (acceleration).

Front

What does a downward slope on a velocity vs. time graph indicate?

Back

A decrease in speed (deceleration).