Motion Graphs

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What does a line moving back towards the starting point on a motion graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving back towards the starting point.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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If a car drives at 50 miles per hour for 2 hours, what distance does it cover?

Back

100 miles

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What does a graph showing a decreasing line represent?

Back

The object is decreasing speed.

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How can you determine which runner had a head start in a race graph?

Back

The runner whose line is highest on the graph at the start had a head start.

Front

What can be inferred if a graph shows a curve?

Back

The object is experiencing acceleration.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Front

What does a horizontal line on a motion graph represent?

Back

The object is stationary.

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Front

What is the formula to calculate distance?

Back

Distance = Speed × Time.

Front

What does a steep slope on a motion graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving at a high speed.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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What does a flat line followed by a steep line indicate on a motion graph?

Back

The object was stationary and then started moving quickly.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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What does a line that slopes downwards indicate about an object's speed?

Back

The object is slowing down.

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