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How can a position time graph show if an object has constant acceleration?
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∙ 13y ago
In that case, the graph would be a straight line.
In that case, the graph would be a straight line.
In that case, the graph would be a straight line.
In that case, the graph would be a straight line.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoIF the curve got is a straight line parallel to time axis then the motion is steady. ie with uniform velocity.
If it is a straight line inclined with the time axis then it is uniformly accelerated. So it is also a steady state with uniform acceleration.
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∙ 11y agoIn the case of steady motion (that is, the speed doesn't change), the graph will be a straight line.
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∙ 14y agoIn that case, the graph would be a straight line.
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∙ 13y agoWith a straight line.
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Is The slope on a position-time graph is representative of the acceleration of the object?
No. Slope of position/time graph is speed, or magnitude of velocity.Slope of speed/time graph is magnitude of acceleration.
What information can be learned from a position-time graph and from a speed-time graph?
A position time graph can show you velocity. As time changes, so does position, and the velocity of the object can be determined. For a speed time graph, you can derive acceleration. As time changes, so does velocity, and the acceleration of the object can be determined.If you are plotting velocity (speed) versus time, the slope is the acceleration.
The graph of acceleration vs time for something going a constant positive velocity has what kind of characteristics?
The graph of acceleration vs time for an object moving at constant velocity is a straight horizontal line that coincides with the x-axis, i.e. it's the line [ y = 0 ].
What settings describe a displacement versus time graph?
Constant velocityZero acceleration and/or Moving object
Does the horizontal line on the velocity vs time graph indicate a constant and positive acceleration?
Ahorizontal line on a velocity vs time graph does not indicate any acceleration because there is no slope. Speed remains constant.
What would the graph look like on a position verse time plot with constant acceleration?
If the constant acceleration is positive, the graph would be an exponential (x2) graph. If there is constant acceleration, then velocity is always increasing, making the position change at an ever increasing rate.
When the slope of v t graph is negative and constant what is the nature of acceleration?
acceleration is the slope of the v t graph... so the acceleration is constant and negative. In other words, the object is slowing down at a constant rate.
Is The slope on a position-time graph is representative of the acceleration of the object?
No. Slope of position/time graph is speed, or magnitude of velocity.Slope of speed/time graph is magnitude of acceleration.
How does the speed versus time graph look for an object with constant acceleration?
A straight line.
What does the slope of a speed vs time graph indicate about an object's motion?
The slope of the speed/time graph is the magnitude (size) of the object's acceleration.
What shape do you expect for a graph showing the position of a motorcycle versus time if the motorcycle is speeding up with a constant acceleration?
The position versus time graph is parabolic.
In a position vs time graph what does it mean if the position is a negative number?
If acceleration is negative the graph looks like a upside U and decreases in value as time continues If acceleration is constant the graph is a straight line (linear) at 0 or whatever the velocity is
If the plotted points on a speed time graph do not form a straight line what do you know about the objects acceleration?
You can conclude that the acceleration of the object is not constant.
What information can be learned from a position-time graph and from a speed-time graph?
A position time graph can show you velocity. As time changes, so does position, and the velocity of the object can be determined. For a speed time graph, you can derive acceleration. As time changes, so does velocity, and the acceleration of the object can be determined.If you are plotting velocity (speed) versus time, the slope is the acceleration.
Which of the following describes a displacement vs time graph that looks like this?
Constant velocityZero acceleration and/or Moving object
What is a position versus time-squared graph?
If you have an object that is accelerating, then a position vs. time graph will give you a parabola which is pretty but is very hard to measure anything on - especially hard to measure the acceleration (or the curve of the line). If however, you graph position vs. time squared, you get a nice straight line (if you have constant acceleration) and therefore, you can measure the slope and get the acceleration. Remember: x = 1/2at2 so if you graph x vs. t2 then the slope = 1/2 a or a = 2*slope No matter what you are measuring, you always want to graph a straight line. hope that helps
How is constant acceleration represented on a velocity time graph?
When an object moves in a straight line with constant acceleration, the equation describing its position (s) in terms of time (t) is a quadratic function like s = a t2 + b t + c, where a, b, and c are constants. The graph of such an equation is a parabola. However, if u plot velocity against time, the function is linear, and the graph is a straight line.
