Graphing Motion

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What is graphing motion?

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Graphing motion involves plotting the position of an object over time to visualize its movement.

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What does a flat line on a motion graph represent?

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A flat line indicates that the object is at rest or not changing its position.

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What does a steep slope on a motion graph indicate?

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A steep slope indicates a high speed, meaning the object is moving quickly.

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What does a downward slope on a motion graph represent?

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A downward slope indicates that the object is moving back towards the starting point or decreasing in position.

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What does an upward slope on a motion graph represent?

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An upward slope indicates that the object is moving away from the starting point or increasing in position.

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What does it mean when an object is slowing down?

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An object is slowing down when its speed decreases over time, which can be represented by a decreasing slope on a graph.

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What is a head start in a race?

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A head start is when one runner begins the race ahead of the others, giving them an advantage.

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How can you identify when an object is standing still on a graph?

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An object is standing still when the graph shows a horizontal line, indicating no change in position.

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What does it mean for speed to be increasing?

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Speed is increasing when the object's position changes more rapidly over time, represented by an increasing slope on a graph.

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What is the significance of the intervals on a motion graph?

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Intervals on a motion graph indicate different phases of motion, such as speeding up, slowing down, or constant speed.