It means that either the distance is measured from the starting-line and the object
is moving forward, or else the distance is measured from the finish-line and the object
is moving backwards, because the distance is growing as time goes on.
If the upward sloping diagonal line is straight, it means the speed is constant. (not velocity)
An upward sloping diagonal line on a velocity vs. time graph represents constant acceleration. The steeper the slope, the greater the acceleration.
An downward sloping diagonal line on a position vs. time graph indicates constant negative acceleration or deceleration. This means that the object is moving in the negative direction and slowing down over time.
A sudden change in slope or discontinuity in the graph would indicate a phase change taking place. This can be seen as a sharp point or step-like feature in the graph.
The shape of a position versus time graph is parabolic when the object is undergoing constant acceleration. This acceleration results in a quadratic relationship between position and time, forming a parabolic curve.
A position-time graph shows the relationship between an object's position and time. The position of the object is typically plotted on the y-axis, while time is on the x-axis. The slope of the graph represents the object's velocity, with a steeper slope indicating a higher velocity.
An upward sloping diagonal line on a velocity vs. time graph represents constant acceleration. The steeper the slope, the greater the acceleration.
An downward sloping diagonal line on a position vs. time graph indicates constant negative acceleration or deceleration. This means that the object is moving in the negative direction and slowing down over time.
The graph would be a straight line with a positive slope, indicating a constant displacement over time.
A straight line sloping upwards on a position-time graph indicates that the object is moving with a constant positive velocity. The slope of the line represents the velocity of the object.
This means your velocity is decreasing with time, or in other words, the object is slowing down.
No, if the speed is steadily increasing, the graph will not show a straight diagonal line. Instead, it will show a curve that is sloping upwards, indicating acceleration. This is because as time progresses, the speed is increasing at a constant rate, resulting in a curved line on the graph. A straight diagonal line would indicate a constant speed over time.
A sudden change in slope or discontinuity in the graph would indicate a phase change taking place. This can be seen as a sharp point or step-like feature in the graph.
An upward sloping straight line.
An upward sloping straight line indicates that the object being studied is moving away from the origin and that the component of its velocity in the radial direction is a constant. A downward sloping line indicates it is moving towards the origin. However, neither line says anything about the transverse component of its motion.
False. A horizontal line on a velocity vs. time graph indicates constant velocity, not constant acceleration. Positive acceleration would be represented by a diagonal line sloping upwards on a velocity vs. time graph.
The shape of a position versus time graph is parabolic when the object is undergoing constant acceleration. This acceleration results in a quadratic relationship between position and time, forming a parabolic curve.
The graph of a ball thrown vertically upward and coming downward without air resistance would be symmetrical around the peak. The velocity would be positive during the upward motion (accelerating upwards and then slowing down until it momentarily stops at the peak) and negative during the downward motion (accelerating downwards). The acceleration due to gravity would cause the velocity to increase in the downward direction until it reaches the initial velocity at the start.