Motion Graphs - Time and Distance Only

Front

What does a horizontal line on a motion graph represent?

Back

Not moving.

Front

What does a straight diagonal line on a motion graph indicate?

Back

Constant speed.

Front

What does a curved line on a motion graph signify?

Back

Acceleration.

Front

How can you tell which runner had a head start on a motion graph?

Back

The runner whose line starts higher on the distance axis.

Front

What is the equation to calculate time?

Back

time = distance/speed.

Front

What does the slope of a distance-time graph represent?

Back

Speed.

Front

If a graph shows a steep slope, what does it indicate about the speed?

Back

The object is moving quickly.

Front

What does a flat line on a speed-time graph represent?

Back

Constant speed.

Front

How do you calculate distance using speed and time?

Back

distance = speed x time.

Front

What does a downward slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

Back

The object is returning to the starting point.