Rough draft of motion graphs

TEKS 7.7C, 7.1F

Analyzing an
Object’s Motion

KEY IDEAS

• How can you interpret a distance-time graph?
• How can you plot a distance-time graph?

Words to Know

slope

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How can you interpret a distance-time graph?

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How can you interpret a distance-time graph? continued

A distance-time graph plots an object’s distance over time. The slope of a graph is the steepness of the line. The slope of a distance-time graph is speed. Changes in slope show changes in motion.

Multiple Choice

The slope of a distance time graph is ______.

• steep

• gentle

• constant

• speed

Multiple Choice

Changes in the _____ show changes in the _______.

• time and slope

• slope and motion

• distance and time

• slope and steepness

Multiple Choice

A distance-time graph plots an objects _______ over _____.

• speed over time

• distance over speed

• slope over distance

• distance over time

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Matching Objects and Motions

SEP Interpret Match each line on the
distance-time graph to one of the objects.

A

B

C

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Matching Objects and Motions Answers

SEP Interpret Match each line on the
distance-time graph to one of the objects.

A

B

C

C

A

B

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How can you plot
a distance-time
graph?

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How can you plot
a distance-time
graph? continued

Distance-time graphs are made by observing
positions at specific points in time. Some graphs are simple. Others are more
complicated.

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Plot Distance-and-Time Data

SEP Construct Graphs Plot the values from the table to complete the distance-time graph. Connect the points with the lines.

Draw

Plot the data onto the graph.

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Plot Distance-and-Time Data Answers

SEP Construct Graphs Plot the values from the table to complete
the distance-time graph. Connect the points with the lines.

Multiple Choice

What does this graph represent?

• Constant Motion

• Deceleration

• Not moving

Multiple Choice

Which graph shows the object standing still?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Multiple Choice

How long did one of the runner's rest?

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

Multiple Choice

What does this graph represent?

• Constant speed
• Acceleration
• Not moving

Multiple Choice

What is happening at E?

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

Multiple Choice

Which runner had a head start?

• A
• B
• C