Force and Motion 4 (Graphing)

Front

What is force?

Back

A push or pull on an object that can cause it to move, stop, or change direction.

Front

What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

Front

What does a position-time graph show?

Back

It shows how the position of an object changes over time.

Front

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

Back

The object is not moving; it is staying in one place.

Front

What does a steep slope on a position-time graph represent?

Back

The object is moving quickly.

Front

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

Back

The object is moving back towards the starting point.

Front

What is constant speed?

Back

When an object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

The rate at which an object changes its velocity.

Front

What does it mean if a graph shows a curve?

Back

The object is changing speed; it is accelerating or decelerating.

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is the total path traveled, while displacement is the shortest path from the starting point to the ending point.