Acceleration and Speed Graphs

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object. It can occur when an object speeds up, slows down, or changes direction.

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When does a car experience acceleration?

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A car experiences acceleration when it speeds up, slows down, or makes turns.

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What does a constant speed graph look like?

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A constant speed graph is represented by a straight, diagonal line on a distance-time graph.

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How can you determine distance traveled from a speed graph?

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The area under the speed graph represents the distance traveled.

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What does a horizontal line on a speed graph indicate?

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is stationary (not moving).

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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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.

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What does a steep slope on a speed graph indicate?

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A steep slope indicates a high speed, meaning the object is covering distance quickly.

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What does a downward slope on a speed graph represent?

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A downward slope indicates that the object is slowing down.

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How far does a person travel if they move at a constant speed of 1 m/s for 5 seconds?

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Distance = Speed x Time = 1 m/s x 5 s = 5 m.

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What does it mean if a speed graph has a curve?

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A curve on a speed graph indicates that the object is accelerating or decelerating.