Motion Graphs

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What does a motion graph represent?

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A motion graph visually represents the position of an object over time, showing how its position changes.

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What does a horizontal line on a motion graph indicate?

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is stationary, meaning it is not moving.

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What does a straight diagonal line on a motion graph indicate?

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A straight diagonal line indicates that the object is moving at a constant speed.

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What does a curved line on a motion graph indicate?

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A curved line indicates that the object is accelerating or decelerating, meaning its speed is changing.

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What does an upward slope on a motion graph indicate?

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An upward slope indicates that the object is moving away from the starting point.

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What does a downward slope on a motion graph indicate?

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A downward slope indicates that the object is moving back toward the starting point.

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How can you tell if an object is increasing speed on a motion graph?

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If the slope of the line is getting steeper over time, the object is increasing speed.

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How can you tell if an object is decreasing speed on a motion graph?

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If the slope of the line is getting less steep over time, the object is decreasing speed.

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What does a steeper line on a motion graph represent?

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A steeper line represents a faster speed.

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What does a less steep line on a motion graph represent?

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A less steep line represents a slower speed.