Motion Graphs Review

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What does a velocity-time graph represent?

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A velocity-time graph shows how the velocity of an object changes over time.

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What does segment A indicate if the velocity is increasing?

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Segment A indicates that the object is speeding up.

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What does constant velocity mean in a velocity-time graph?

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Constant velocity means the object is moving at a steady speed without acceleration.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity, which can involve increasing speed, decreasing speed, or changing direction.

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

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A horizontal line indicates constant velocity.

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

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A downward slope indicates deceleration (slowing down).

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What does a vertical line on a velocity-time graph represent?

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A vertical line is not possible in a velocity-time graph as it would imply infinite acceleration.

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What does segment B indicate if the velocity is constant?

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Segment B indicates that the object is moving at a constant velocity.

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What is the difference between positive and negative acceleration?

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Positive acceleration means an increase in speed, while negative acceleration (deceleration) means a decrease in speed.

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What does it mean if an object is standing still on a velocity-time graph?

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If an object is standing still, the velocity is zero, represented by a horizontal line on the graph at the zero velocity mark.