5.P.1.3 Flashcard

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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 it mean for an object to travel at different speeds?

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It means the object is moving faster or slower at different times during its journey.

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What is a starting point in motion?

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The starting point is the initial position from which an object begins its movement.

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What does it mean when an object is stopped in one place?

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It means the object is not changing its position over time.

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How can we describe the motion of an object moving away from a starting point?

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The object is increasing its distance from the starting point.

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What does it mean for an object to move toward the starting point?

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It means the object is decreasing its distance from the starting point.

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What is speed?

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

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How can we compare the speeds of two objects?

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We can compare their speeds by looking at the distance they traveled in the same amount of time.

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What does a graph showing increasing speed look like?

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A graph showing increasing speed typically has a line that slopes upward.

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What does a graph showing a break in motion look like?

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A graph showing a break in motion will have a flat line indicating no movement.