Per 1 Position & Motion Review

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What is the definition of motion in physics?

Back

Motion is a change in an object's position over time.

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What type of graph is typically used to represent motion?

Back

A line graph is used to represent motion.

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What is a reference point in the context of motion?

Back

A reference point is a stationary spot to which an object's distance is measured; it can also serve as the starting point.

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What three characteristics are used to describe motion?

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Position, direction, and speed are used to describe motion.

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How can you determine if a graph represents a round trip?

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A graph represents a round trip if it ends at the X-axis, indicating a return to the starting point.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed is calculated using the formula: Speed = Distance / Time.

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What does a horizontal line on a motion graph indicate?

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A horizontal line on a motion graph indicates that the object is at rest, with no change in position over time.

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What does a steep slope on a motion graph represent?

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A steep slope on a motion graph represents a high speed, indicating that the object is covering a large distance in a short amount of time.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object over time.