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Which of the following best explains the data in a position-time graph where the line is a straight diagonal line with a positive slope?
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2. 1D Motion / Kinematics
Graphing Position, Velocity, and Acceleration Graphs
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In a graph depicting motion, how would you identify the independent variable?
A
The variable plotted on the y-axis
B
The variable that remains constant throughout the experiment
C
The variable that changes in response to another variable
D
The variable plotted on the x-axis
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Understand the concept of independent and dependent variables: In an experiment or graph, the independent variable is the one that you change or control to see how it affects the dependent variable.
Identify the axes on a graph: Typically, the independent variable is plotted on the x-axis, while the dependent variable is plotted on the y-axis.
Recognize the role of the independent variable: It is the variable that you manipulate to observe changes in the dependent variable. It is not affected by other variables in the experiment.
Consider the context of the experiment: The independent variable is often the condition or factor that you are testing to see its effect on the dependent variable.
Apply this understanding to the problem: In the context of the given problem, the independent variable is the one plotted on the x-axis, as it is the variable you control or change to observe its effect on the variable plotted on the y-axis.
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