1D Motion- position vs. time graphs Flashcards
1
Q
How do you tell how far an object is located from the origin on a x vs. t graph?
A
Look at the y-axis of the graph.
2
Q
How do you tell the velocity on a x vs. t graph?
A
Slope of the line
3
Q
How do you tell the direction an object is moving on an x vs. t graph?
A
Direction of the slope
4
Q
Which direction is an object moving with a positive slope on a x vs. t graph?
A
Away from the origin
5
Q
Which direction is an object moving with a negative slope on a x vs. t graph)
A
Toward the origin
6
Q
What does a line with no slope (flat) indicate on a x vs. t graph?
A
At rest
7
Q
What does a curved line on a x vs. t graph indicate?
A
Acceleration
8
Q
What does a line with a constant slope (non-zero) indicate on a x vs. t graph?
A
Constant velocity
