Motion Graphs

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What is a motion graph?

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A motion graph is a visual representation of an object's movement over time, showing how its position changes.

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What does a straight horizontal line on a motion graph indicate?

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A straight horizontal line indicates that the object is not moving; its position remains constant.

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What does a straight diagonal line on a motion graph represent?

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A straight diagonal line represents constant speed; the object is moving at a steady pace.

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What does a curve on a motion graph indicate?

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A curve indicates that the object's speed is changing; it could be speeding up or slowing down.

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How can you tell if an object is moving faster on a motion graph?

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An object is moving faster if the line on the graph is steeper; a steeper slope indicates a greater change in position over time.

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What does a downward slope on a motion graph represent?

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A downward slope indicates that the object is moving back toward the starting point, or decreasing its position.

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What does an upward slope on a motion graph indicate?

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An upward slope indicates that the object is moving away from the starting point, or increasing its position.

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What does a flat line on a motion graph mean?

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A flat line means the object is at rest; it is not changing its position.

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What is the difference between increasing speed and constant speed on a motion graph?

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Increasing speed shows a curve that gets steeper, while constant speed shows a straight diagonal line.

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What does a graph with a steep slope represent compared to a graph with a gentle slope?

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A steep slope represents a faster speed, while a gentle slope represents a slower speed.