Motion Graphs - Honors

Motion Graphs - Honors

by Rebecca Smith

Distance Time Graphs​

***USE THE FIRST SECTION OF YOUR NOTES***​

​Distance Time Graphs

​- Can be used to calculate speed. (S=D/T)

​- Steeper the slope (line), the faster the object is moving.

​Distance vs Time

• ​ Constant speed = Straight line

• ​Acceleration = curved line

• ​ No motion = flat line

Multiple Choice

Match the description to the graph:

"The car is stopped."

Multiple Choice

Match the description to the graph:

"The car is traveling at a constant speed."

Multiple Choice

Describe the motion in the graph:

• Constant Speed (positive slope)

• Stopped (at rest)

• Acceleration (increasing speed)

• Return Home (negative slope)

Multiple Choice

Describe the motion in the graph:

• Constant Speed (positive slope)

• Stopped (at rest)

• Acceleration (increasing speed)

• Return Home (negative slope)

Multiple Choice

Describe the motion in the graph:

• Constant Speed (positive slope)

• Stopped (at rest)

• Acceleration (increasing speed)

• Return Home (negative slope)

Multiple Choice

Describe the motion in the graph:

• Constant Speed (positive slope)

• Stopped (at rest)

• Acceleration (increasing speed)

• Return Home (negative slope)

Multiple Choice

Describe the motion in the graph:

• Constant Speed (positive slope)

• Stopped (at rest)

• Acceleration (increasing speed)

• Return Home (negative slope)

Multiple Choice

What does this graph represent?

• Constant motion

• Acceleration/ speeding up

• Stationary motion

Multiple Choice

What is happening at C?

• Stationary

• Accelerating

• Constant motion

Multiple Choice

What does this graph represent?

• Constant speed
• Acceleration
• Not moving

Multiple Choice

According to the graph how far does the person travel in the first 5 seconds?

• 2 m
• 10 m
• 0 m
• 5 m

Multiple Choice

The graph shows the movement of an object.

At 60 seconds, how far had this object traveled?

• 0 m

• 10 m

• 20 m

• 40 m

Multiple Choice

Segment A-B The bus is _________________.

• at rest

• returning (to original position)

• moving forward

Multiple Choice

Segment C-D The bus is _________________.

• at rest

• returning (to original position)

• moving forward

Multiple Choice

A student walks 2.0 km in a time of 30 minutes. The student then stop for 15 minutes to eat a snack then travels 1.0 km in 15 minutes.

Which graph shows the journey described?

Multiple Choice

Edward drove 80 miles from his home to London.

He stopped and visited his friend Nicola on the way. Here is the distance-time graph for the journey.

How far was Edward from home when he visited Nicola?

• 30 miles

• 40 miles

• 10 miles

• 45 miles

Position vs Time Graphs​

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​Position vs Time Graphs

• ​Shows the difference between the starting point and the final point.

• ​The line will move upward when the object is moving away from the starting point.

• ​The line will move downward when moving toward the starting point.

Multiple Choice

To determine how fast an object is moving on a Position-time graph I should...

• Look at the vertical axis at that time

• Look at the steepness of the line (slope)

• Look at if the slope is positive or negative

• Look at the direction of the curvature, if any

Multiple Choice

To determine which way an object is accelerating on a Position-time graph I should...

• Look at the vertical axis at that time

• Look at the steepness of the line (slope)

• Look at if the slope is positive or negative

• Look at the direction of the curvature, if any

Multiple Choice

When was Marie driving the fastest?

• C to D

• D to E

• E to F

Multiple Choice

During what period of time was Marie stopped?

• 0-5 minutes

• 5-10 minutes

• 10-25 minutes

• 25-30 minutes

Multiple Choice

What could account for Marie’s motion at 27 minutes?

• She was late so she broke the speed limit

• She forgot something at home and ran back to get it

• She was stopped at a red light

• She was driving across the top of a hill

Multiple Choice

It usually takes Marie 30 minutes to get to work. Did her trip take...

• The average amount of time.

• Longer then average amount of time.

• Shorter then average amount of time.

Multiple Choice

How far away is Marie's work from her house?

• 40 mi

• 25 mi

• 20 mi

• 5 mi

Multiple Choice

Consider the graph shown below. Which description below is consistent with the graph?

• The object moves slowly at a constant speed and then faster at a constant speed.

• The object accelerates in the positive direction and then accelerates more rapidly.

• The object moves forward, changes direction and then accelerates more rapidly.

Multiple Choice

What is the starting point of the object?

• 2 m

• 4 m

• 10 m

• 20 m

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following graphs describes an object that is moving at a constant speed to the left (- direction)?

• a.

• b.

• c.

• d.

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following graphs describes an object that is at rest?

• a.

• b.

• c.

• d.

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following graphs describes an object that is moving to the right and slowing down?

• a.

• b.

• c.

• d.

Multiple Choice

On a Position-Time Graph position is located on the _________.

• x axis

• y axis

Multiple Choice

On a Position-Time Graph time is located on the _________.

• x - axis

• y - axis

Multiple Choice

At 8 s what is the objects position?

• 2 m

• 4 m

• 10 m

• 20 m

Multiple Choice

What is the unit for time?

• m

• s

• m/s

• m/s/s

Speed vs Time Graphs ​

​

USE YOUR SPEED VS TIME GRAPHS NOTE ​

****​LAST SECTION OF THE NOTES****

​Speed vs Time Graphs

• ​Shows acceleration

• ​Acceleration = speeding up

• The steeper the sloe of the line, the faster the object is moving.

Multiple Choice

What is the equation to calculate speed?

• speed = distance/time
• speed = time/distance
• speed = time x distance 
• speed = speed/time 

Multiple Choice

The picture of the position vs. time graph shows an object that is...

• accelerating/speeding up
• moving at a constant speed 
• not moving 
• accelerating/slowing down. 

Multiple Choice

At what point is the speed the greatest?

• C-D

• B-C

• A-B

• D-E

Multiple Choice

What is happening during point C to D?

• not moving

• increasing speed at a constant rate

• moving at a constant speed

• moving at 0 m/s² acceleration

Multiple Choice

Match the graph to the description:

"The car is traveling at a constant speed."

Multiple Choice

Match the graph to the description:

"The car is accelerating."

Multiple Choice

What kind of acceleration is shown here?

• positive
• negative
• none
• varies

Multiple Choice

What is happening during point A to B?

• not moving

• increasing speed at a constant rate

• moving at a constant speed

• moving at 10 m/s² acceleration

Multiple Choice

What kind of acceleration is shown here?

• none
• positive
• negative
• varies

Multiple Choice

Which runner won the race?

• Albert
• Bob
• Charlie

Multiple Choice

Which runner stopped for a rest?

• Albert
• Bob
• Charlie

Multiple Choice

How long did one of the runner's rest?

• 8 seconds
• 13 seconds
• 5 seconds
• 50 seconds

Multiple Choice

What is happening at A?

• Stationary
• Accelerating
• Slower steady speed; moving away from the starting position
• Steady speed; returning to start position

Multiple Choice

Which runner won the race?

• A
• B
• C

Multiple Choice

During what period of time was Marie stopped?

• 0-5 minutes

• 5-10 minutes

• 10-25 minutes

• 25-30 minutes

Multiple Choice

When was Marie driving the fastest?

• C to D

• D to E

• E to F

Multiple Choice

What could account for Marie’s motion at 27 minutes?

• She was late so she broke the speed limit

• She forgot something at home and ran back to get it

• She was stopped at a red light

• She was driving across the top of a hill

Multiple Choice

How does her speed at 3 minutes compare with her speed at 7 minutes?

• She is driving faster at 3 minutes.

• She is driving faster at 7 minutes

• She is driving forward at 3 minutes and back at 7.

• She is moving up at 3 minutes and down at 7 minutes

Multiple Choice

What could be a possible explanation for why Marie turned around at point B.

• She arrived at work.

• She forgot her lunch

• She was waiting at a stop light.

• She was sick and went home to sleep.

Multiple Choice

How far did Marie go before she turned around?

• 20 mi

• 5 mi

• 10 mi

• 25 mi

Multiple Choice

During what period of time was Marie stopped?

• 0-5 minutes

• 5-10 minutes

• 10-25 minutes

• 25-30 minutes

Multiple Choice

What could account for Marie’s motion at 27 minutes?

• She was late so she broke the speed limit

• She forgot something at home and ran back to get it

• She was stopped at a red light

• She was driving across the top of a hill

Multiple Choice

How does her speed at 3 minutes compare with her speed at 7 minutes?

• She is driving faster at 3 minutes.

• She is driving faster at 7 minutes

• She is driving forward at 3 minutes and back at 7.

• She is moving up at 3 minutes and down at 7 minutes

Multiple Choice

It usually takes Marie 30 minutes to get to work. Did her trip take...

• The average amount of time.

• Longer then average amount of time.

• Shorter then average amount of time.

Multiple Choice

How far away is Marie's work from her house?

• 40 mi

• 25 mi

• 20 mi

• 5 mi

Multiple Choice

What could be a possible explanation for why Marie turned around at point B.

• She arrived at work.

• She forgot her lunch

• She was waiting at a stop light.

• She was sick and went home to sleep.

Multiple Choice

How far did Marie go before she turned around?

• 20 mi

• 5 mi

• 10 mi

• 25 mi

Multiple Choice

In Segment DE Marie was stopped at a red light. How long was she stopped for?

• 1 min.

• 10 min.

• 30 min.

• 5 min.