Motion Graphs

Front

Time is measured along the bottom or x-axis.

Back

The x-axis represents the passage of time.

Front

The y-axis, along the side, measures ___.

Back

DISTANCE, how far the object has moved.

Front

The steeper the line is, the ______ the object is moving.

Back

faster

Front

Where the object starts its trip is called the ______.

Back

Reference point (home)

Front

The path the projectile takes is called the

Back

Trajectory

Front

Motion graphs: stationary

Back

Indicates no movement in motion graphs.

Front

Motion graphs: Moving DOWN and to the RIGHT

Back

Indicates returning to a starting point in motion graphs.

Front

An object thrown into the air moves in two directions.

Back

It moves upward and downward.

Front

Gravity makes an object move downward.

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward the Earth.

Front

What does a curved line on a motion graph suggest?

Back

Acceleration or deceleration of the object.