Multiple Choice
Which statement is correct about the variables plotted on a position vs. time graph?
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Graphing Position, Velocity, and Acceleration Graphs
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In a position vs. time graph, what information is typically presented on the y-axis?
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Velocity
B
Time
C
Acceleration
D
Position
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In a position vs. time graph, the y-axis typically represents the position of an object. This is because the graph is designed to show how the position of an object changes over time.
The x-axis of a position vs. time graph usually represents time. This allows us to see how the position of the object changes as time progresses.
To understand the graph, it's important to know that the slope of the line on a position vs. time graph represents the velocity of the object. A steeper slope indicates a higher velocity.
If the line on the graph is horizontal, it means the object is not changing its position over time, indicating that the object is at rest.
If the line is curved, it suggests that the velocity of the object is changing, which could indicate acceleration or deceleration. However, acceleration itself is not directly represented on the y-axis of a position vs. time graph.
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