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The slope indicates speed (magnitude of velocity). For instance, if time is plotted
on the X axis and distance on the Y axis, then the steeper the slope, the higher
the speed. That is to say that more distance is covered in less time - and, of course,
vice versa for a lower slope.
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What does the slope of the line on a position versus time graph tell you about the objects speed?
The distance versus time graph shows the position of the object. The slope of the line shows the velocity of the object. The velocity is the direction and speed of an object. If your slope has a positive slant that means you are going in a positive direction. If the slope has a negative slant your object is going in a negative direction. If your slope is zero (a horizontal line) that means your object has stopped and is about to change directions. In case you didnt know a positive slant looks like this on a graph.... / a negative slant looks like this on a graph.... \ postive is like sloping up a hill negative is like falling down the hill
What graph are used to analyze the motionof an accelerating objects?
A velocity-time graph is used to analyze the motion of an accelerating object. The slope of the graph represents the acceleration of the object - a steeper slope indicates a greater acceleration. The area under the curve represents the distance traveled by the object.
Is a velocity graph the same thing as an acceleration graph?
No, a velocity graph shows changes in an object's velocity over time, while an acceleration graph shows changes in an object's acceleration over time. Velocity is the rate of change of position, while acceleration is the rate of change of velocity.
What derived unit is used to measure the slope of the line in this graph?
The derived unit used to measure the slope of a line in a graph is meters per second (m/s) for velocity or meters (m) per second squared (m/s^2) for acceleration. This represents how the value of the y-coordinate changes per unit change in the x-coordinate.
How can the density of a liquid be determined from a graph of mass vs volume?
The density of a liquid can be determined by calculating the slope of the graph of mass vs volume. The density is equal to the slope of the graph, as density is mass divided by volume. By finding the slope of the graph, you can determine the density of the liquid being studied.
