3.2 - Graphical Analysis of Motion
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Practice Questions
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What does a straight line on a distance-time graph indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about whether the distance is changing uniformly.
In a velocity-time graph, what is represented by a flat segment?
💡 Hint: Is the object's speed changing in this section?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the slope of a distance-time graph indicate?
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of slope.
True or False: A downward sloping velocity-time graph indicates positive acceleration.
💡 Hint: Consider the direction of motion.
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Challenge Problems
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You have a distance-time graph where the distance changes quadratically with time. Describe the object's motion over time and calculate its acceleration between two points.
💡 Hint: Look at the shape of the graph and use calculus if necessary.
A velocity-time graph shows a segment going from +10 m/s to +20 m/s over 5 seconds, then a steady line for 10 seconds before dropping back to +5 m/s in 5 seconds. Calculate the total displacement.
💡 Hint: Apply the area formulas for rectangles and triangles.
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