Motion Graphs

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What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object. It can involve increasing speed, decreasing speed, or changing direction.

Front

What does the slope of a velocity-time graph represent?

Back

The slope of a velocity-time graph represents acceleration.

Front

What does a horizontal line on a distance-time graph indicate?

Back

A horizontal line indicates that the object is at rest.

Front

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

Back

A steep slope indicates that the object is moving quickly.

Front

What does a negative slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

Back

A negative slope indicates that the object is moving backward.

Front

What does a curve on a velocity-time graph indicate?

Back

A curve indicates that the acceleration is changing.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.

Front

What is displacement?

Back

Displacement is the shortest distance from the initial to the final position of an object, along with the direction.

Front

What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

Back

Acceleration (a) = (final velocity - initial velocity) / time taken.

Front

What does a velocity-time graph look like for an object moving at constant speed?

Back

A velocity-time graph for an object moving at constant speed is a straight horizontal line.