10 Questions
What does a horizontal line on a position vs. time graph indicate?
The object is stationary
When does the slope of a position vs. time graph become negative?
When the object changes direction
How is velocity calculated from a position vs. time graph?
By taking the slope of the line
What does a positive slope on a position vs. time graph indicate?
The object is moving forward
When does an object change direction in a position vs. time graph?
When the line changes direction
What does a negative velocity value indicate in a position vs. time graph?
The object is moving backward
How is the slope calculated in a position vs. time graph?
By taking the change in distance divided by change in time
Which value is used to calculate velocity from a position vs. time graph?
$x$ and $y$ values at different times
What happens to velocity when an object changes direction on a position vs. time graph?
Velocity changes sign
What type of line represents an object that is not moving on a position vs. time graph?
Horizontal line
Explore the concept of motion in one dimension, where objects move linearly through a given space over time. Learn about the behavior of moving objects and how their position changes with time.
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