Motion Graphs

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What is motion?

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Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

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What is a distance-time graph?

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

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

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A flat line indicates that the object is stationary.

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

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A steep slope indicates that the object is moving quickly.

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What is speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time.

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity over time.

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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 a positive slope on a velocity-time graph indicate?

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A positive slope indicates that the object is accelerating.

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

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A negative slope indicates that the object is decelerating (negative acceleration).