Constant Velocity Motion Graphs

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What is constant velocity motion?

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Constant velocity motion occurs when an object moves at a steady speed in a straight line, meaning its speed and direction do not change.

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What does a position vs. time graph represent?

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A position vs. time graph shows how the position of an object changes over time, allowing us to visualize its motion.

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What does a straight line on a position vs. time graph indicate?

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

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How can you determine which object is moving faster on a position vs. time graph?

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The object with the steeper slope on the graph is moving faster.

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What does the slope of a position vs. time graph represent?

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The slope represents the speed of the object; a steeper slope indicates a higher speed.

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What does it mean when two lines intersect on a position vs. time graph?

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When two lines intersect, it means the objects are at the same position at the same time.

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What is negative velocity?

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Negative velocity indicates that an object is moving in the opposite direction to the reference point.

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At what point does an object have zero velocity on a position vs. time graph?

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An object has zero velocity at points where the graph is flat (horizontal line), indicating no change in position.

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What is the significance of the y-axis on a position vs. time graph?

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The y-axis represents the position of the object.

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What is the significance of the x-axis on a position vs. time graph?

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The x-axis represents time.