motion graphs

1. Position vs. Time Graph

• What it Shows: How far an object moves over time.

• Key Point: The slope (tilt of the line) tells you the speed.

  • If the line is straight and steep, the object is moving fast.

  • If the line is flat, the object is not moving.

2. Speed vs. Time Graph

• What it Shows: How the object's speed changes over time.

• Key Point: The slope tells you the acceleration.

  • If the line goes up, the object is speeding up.

  • If the line is flat, the object is moving at a constant speed.

  • If the line goes down, the object is slowing down.

3. Acceleration vs. Time Graph

• What it Shows: How the object's acceleration changes over time.

• Key Point:

  • A flat line means the object’s speed is changing at a steady rate (constant acceleration).

  • If the line is at zero, the object is moving at a constant speed (no change in speed).

Key Tips to Remember

• Steeper Slope = Faster Speed.

• Flat Line on Speed Graph = Constant Speed.

• Flat Line on Acceleration Graph = No Change in Speed.