Kinematics Graphs: Position-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs

Vocabulary flashcards comparing motion characteristics on position-time and velocity-time graphs.

Positive/Negative Direction on a Position-Time Graph

Indicated by positive slope (going up) for positive direction, or negative slope (going down) for negative direction.

Positive/Negative Direction on a Velocity-Time Graph

Indicated by being above the $x$-axis for positive direction, or below the $x$-axis for negative direction.

At Rest on a Position-Time Graph

Represented by a straight horizontal line with a slope of $0$.

At Rest on a Velocity-Time Graph

Represented by a line at $0$ or directly on the $x$-axis ($v = 0$).

Constant Velocity on a Position-Time Graph

Represented by a straight, diagonal line with a constant slope.

Constant Velocity on a Velocity-Time Graph

Represented by a straight horizontal line.

Speeding Up on a Position-Time Graph

Represented by a curved line where the slope gets steeper.

Speeding Up on a Velocity-Time Graph

Represented by a line directed away from the $x$-axis.

Slowing Down on a Position-Time Graph

Represented by a curved line where the slope gets flatter.

Slowing Down on a Velocity-Time Graph

Represented by a line moving towards the $x$-axis.