Velocity vs Time Graphs

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What is velocity?

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Velocity is the rate of change of displacement of an object. It is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction.

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What does a decreasing velocity indicate on a velocity vs time graph?

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A decreasing velocity indicates that the object is slowing down.

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What kind of acceleration is shown when the velocity is constant?

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When the velocity is constant, there is no acceleration.

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What does a positive velocity indicate?

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A positive velocity indicates that the object is moving in the positive direction.

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What does a negative velocity indicate?

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A negative velocity indicates that the object is moving in the opposite direction.

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What does a horizontal line on a velocity vs time graph represent?

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A horizontal line represents constant velocity, meaning the object is moving at a steady speed.

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What does a slope of zero on a velocity vs time graph indicate?

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A slope of zero indicates that the object is at rest.

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What does a positive slope on a velocity vs time graph represent?

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A positive slope indicates positive acceleration, meaning the object is speeding up.

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What does a negative slope on a velocity vs time graph represent?

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A negative slope indicates negative acceleration, meaning the object is slowing down.

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How can you determine if an object is accelerating from a velocity vs time graph?

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If the graph shows a change in the velocity value over time, the object is accelerating.