The obect was stationary during the time period indicated by the end points of the horizontal section.
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A horizontal line on a position-time graph would indicate that the object is stationary and not changing its position over time.
Yes, a horizontal line on a distance-time graph represents an object moving at a constant speed. The slope of the line on a distance-time graph represents the speed of the object, and if the line is horizontal, it means the object is moving at a constant speed as there is no change in distance over time.
If time is along the horizontal axis, and speed up the vertical, then a horizontal line indicates that at all times the speed remains at a fixed value. Hence the object is travelling at a constant speed of v, where v is the height of the horizontal line.
No, a horizontal line on a velocity vs. time graph indicates a constant velocity, not acceleration. An acceleration would be represented by a non-zero slope on a velocity vs. time graph.
A position-time graph with a straight line indicates constant acceleration. The slope of the line represents the acceleration, which is constant if the slope remains the same throughout the graph. A steeper slope indicates a greater acceleration, while a shallower slope indicates a smaller acceleration.
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.