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GQ #1 How do I describe and interpret a position time graph?

Position is placed on the y-axis
Time is placed on the x-axis
The y-intercept is the initial position of the object at time zero.
The slope is equal to the velocity of the object
- A horizontal line represents no motion, an object at rest.
- A negative slope means the object is moving in the opposite direction

GQ #2 How do I describe and interpret a velocity time graph?

Velocity is placed on the y-axis
Time is placed on the x-axis
The y-intercept is the initial velocity of the object at time zero.
The slope is equal to the acceleration of the object
- A horizontal line represents zero acceleration (there is still velocity equal to the number on the y-axis.
- A negative slope means the acceleration is opposite the direction of the velocity.
The area under the curve represents the displacement of the object.

GQ #3 How do I describe and interpret an acceleration time graph?

Acceleration is placed on the y-axis
Time is placed on the x-axis
The y-intercept represents the initial acceleration at time zero
The slope is ignored
The area under the curve represents the velocity

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