Motion Graph Review

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What is average speed?

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Average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken. It is a scalar quantity and is measured in meters per second (m/s).

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How do you calculate average speed?

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Average speed = Total distance / Total time.

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What is the formula for speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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What does a speed-time graph represent?

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A speed-time graph shows how the speed of an object changes over time. The slope of the graph indicates acceleration.

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What does a flat line on a speed-time graph indicate?

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

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What does a downward slope on a speed-time graph indicate?

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A downward slope indicates that the object is slowing down (decelerating).

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What does an upward slope on a speed-time graph indicate?

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An upward slope indicates that the object is speeding up (accelerating).

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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 instantaneous speed?

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Instantaneous speed is the speed of an object at a specific moment in time.

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What is the significance of the area under a speed-time graph?

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The area under a speed-time graph represents the total distance traveled by the object.