Motion in One-Dimension
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What does a horizontal line on a position vs. time graph indicate?

  • The object is changing direction
  • The object is stationary (correct)
  • The object is moving backward
  • The object is accelerating
  • When does the slope of a position vs. time graph become negative?

  • When the object is stationary
  • When the object changes direction (correct)
  • When the object starts moving forward
  • When the object is accelerating
  • How is velocity calculated from a position vs. time graph?

  • By dividing distance by time
  • By taking the slope of the line (correct)
  • By adding all position values
  • By subtracting initial position from final position
  • What does a positive slope on a position vs. time graph indicate?

    <p>The object is moving forward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does an object change direction in a position vs. time graph?

    <p>When the line changes direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a negative velocity value indicate in a position vs. time graph?

    <p>The object is moving backward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the slope calculated in a position vs. time graph?

    <p>By taking the change in distance divided by change in time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which value is used to calculate velocity from a position vs. time graph?

    <p>$x$ and $y$ values at different times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to velocity when an object changes direction on a position vs. time graph?

    <p>Velocity changes sign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of line represents an object that is not moving on a position vs. time graph?

    <p>Horizontal line</p> Signup and view all the answers

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