Acceleration Graphs

Front

What does the solid curve on this graph represent?

Back

Acceleration

Front

What does the solid line on this graph represent?

Back

At rest

Front

Which graph is showing acceleration (getting faster)? Options: D, E, both D and E, neither D or E

Back

D

Front

Which graph is showing a faster constant speed? Options: B, F, They show the same speed

Back

B

Front

Describe the motion
Options: Slow to fast;   Negative direction, Fast to slow;   Negative direction, Fast to slow;   Positive direction, Slow to fast;   Positive direction

Back

Fast to slow;   Negative direction

Front

The unit we use to measure acceleration is ___.

Back

meters / second / second

Front

Velocity is both ____ and _____.

Back

speed, direction

Front

What is happening between 3 seconds and 4 seconds?

Back

The object is slowing to a stop.

Front

What happens at 4 seconds?

Back

The object changes direction.

Front

What is happening between 4 and 5 seconds?

Back

The object is speeding up in a negative direction (back to origin).