Acceleration

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object. It can be a change in speed or direction.

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What is deceleration?

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Deceleration is a decrease in speed or negative acceleration.

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What does constant speed mean?

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Constant speed means an object is moving at the same speed over time without speeding up or slowing down.

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What is no motion?

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No motion means an object is at rest and not changing its position.

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What is the relationship between acceleration and direction?

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Acceleration can occur even when speed is constant if the direction of motion changes.

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What is a position vs. time graph?

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A position vs. time graph shows how an object's position changes over time.

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

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A flat line indicates that the object is at rest and not moving.

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

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A steep slope indicates a high speed of the object.

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What is positive acceleration?

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Positive acceleration occurs when an object's speed increases over time.

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What is negative acceleration?

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Negative acceleration occurs when an object's speed decreases over time.