Graphs of Motion Flashcard

Front

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

Back

Acceleration

Front

If a distance vs time graph is a straight line sloping downwards, what does this indicate?

Back

The object is moving backward.

Front

What does the slope of a distance vs time graph represent?

Back

Speed

Front

What is the object doing in segment C of a velocity-time graph if it shows negative acceleration?

Back

The object is slowing down.

Front

Given a distance vs time graph where the distance increases by 10 meters every 2 seconds, what is the speed of the object?

Back

5 m/s.

Front

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

Back

The object is at rest.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

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

Back

The object is moving fast.

Front

What does a velocity-time graph show?

Back

The change in velocity over time.

Front

What does a straight horizontal line on a velocity-time graph indicate?

Back

Constant velocity.