Understanding Motion and Graphs

What is the primary factor that defines motion?

• An object's speed

• An object's change in position relative to a reference point

• The time an object takes to move

• The distance an object travels

How is displacement different from distance?

• Distance is the total path traveled, while displacement is the straight-line distance from the start.

• Displacement is always greater than distance.

• Displacement is the total path traveled, while distance is the straight-line distance from the start.

• Distance and displacement are the same.

In a displacement versus time graph, what does a straight line indicate?

• The object is stationary.

• The object is moving at a constant velocity.

• The object is moving backward.

• The object is accelerating.

What does a curve in a displacement versus time graph indicate?

• The object is moving in a negative direction.

• The object is stationary.

• The object is changing its velocity.

• The object is moving at a constant speed.

What does it mean if a graph shows an object moving in the negative direction?

• The object is moving away from the origin.

• The object is moving towards the origin.

• The object is speeding up.

• The object is slowing down.

Which graph feature indicates an object is slowing down?

• A negative slope

• A shallower slope over time

• A constant slope

• A steeper slope over time

What is the significance of a steeper slope in a displacement versus time graph?

• The object is moving slower.

• The object is moving faster.

• The object is stationary.

• The object is moving backward.

How can you determine if an object is speeding up in a graph?

• The graph is curving upwards.

• The graph is horizontal.

• The graph is a straight line.

• The graph is curving downwards.

What does a horizontal line in a displacement versus time graph represent?

• The object is stationary.

• The object is accelerating.

• The object is moving at a constant speed.

• The object is moving backward.

What is the main takeaway regarding the relationship between distance and displacement?

• Distance is the total path, while displacement is the straight-line distance from the start.

• Distance and displacement are unrelated.

• Displacement is always greater than distance.

• Distance is always greater than displacement.