Speed and Motion Graphs

Front

What is the term for speed in a specific direction?

Back

Velocity

Front

What does it mean when an object is not moving?

Back

The object has a speed of 0 m/s.

Front

How far does a person travel in the first 5 seconds if the distance is 5 m?

Back

5 m

Front

What is the distance an object travels over a set period of time called?

Back

Speed

Front

Which runner won the race if runner A finished first?

Back

Runner A

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time

Front

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

Back

The object is moving at a constant speed.

Front

What does a steep slope on a distance-time graph represent?

Back

The object is moving quickly.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

The rate of change of velocity over time.

Front

What does a negative slope on a speed-time graph indicate?

Back

The object is decelerating.