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Position-Time Graphs

Position-time graphs show how an object's position changes over time. The slope of the graph represents velocity. Here are four common types of motion:

1. Constant Positive Velocity

The position increases linearly over time. This means the object moves in a positive direction at a constant rate. The slope of the graph is positive and constant.

2. Constant Negative Velocity

The position decreases linearly over time. This indicates motion in the negative direction with constant speed. The slope is negative and constant.

3. Positive Acceleration

The graph is a curve that gets steeper with time. The object's velocity is increasing in the positive direction, so the slope is increasing.

4. Negative Acceleration

The graph is a curve that becomes flatter with time. This means the object is slowing down while moving in the positive direction, or accelerating in the negative direction.