Motion Graphs: Distance vs Time and Speed vs Time

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What is a motion graph?

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A visual representation of an object's movement over time, showing how distance or speed changes.

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What does a distance vs time graph represent?

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It shows how far an object has traveled over a specific period of time.

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What does a speed vs time graph represent?

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It shows how the speed of an object changes over time.

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

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The object is not moving.

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What does a steep slope on a distance vs time graph indicate?

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The object is moving quickly.

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What does a curved line on a distance vs time graph indicate?

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The object is accelerating or decelerating.

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What is acceleration?

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The rate at which an object's velocity changes over time.

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What is negative acceleration?

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A decrease in speed, also known as deceleration.

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What is velocity?

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Speed in a given direction.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is how fast an object is moving, while velocity includes direction.