Motion Graphs Review

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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 speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled by an object in a given amount of time.

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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 and not changing its position.

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What does a steep line on a motion graph indicate?

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A steep line indicates that the object is moving quickly.

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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 does it mean if an object is moving at a constant speed?

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It means the object is covering equal distances in equal intervals of time.

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How can you tell if one object is faster than another on a graph?

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The object that covers the same distance in a shorter time is faster.

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What does a downward slope on a motion graph indicate?

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A downward slope indicates that the object is slowing down.

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance ÷ Time.

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What does it mean if a graph shows an object accelerating?

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It means the object's speed is increasing over time.