5.P.1.3 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 does a constant speed graph look like?

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A constant speed graph is a straight line that slopes upwards or downwards, indicating that the object is moving at a steady pace.

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What does a gradual increase in speed mean?

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A gradual increase in speed means that the object is accelerating slowly over time.

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What does a gradual decrease in speed mean?

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A gradual decrease in speed means that the object is slowing down slowly over time.

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How can you tell if an object has returned to its starting position on a graph?

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If the graph returns to the same point on the vertical axis (position) after a period of time, the object has returned to its starting position.

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What does a flat line on a motion graph indicate?

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

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate at which an object changes its speed or direction.

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What is deceleration?

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Deceleration is the process of slowing down or reducing speed.

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What does it mean if a graph slopes downwards?

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A downward slope indicates that the object is moving back towards its starting position.

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What is the difference between distance and displacement?

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