Untitled Lesson

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.

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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.

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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.

Exit Ticket

Choose one of the following ways to
show how motion can be graphed.

1.

Draw and label a distance-time graph for
the motion of a ball thrown up into the air.
Include its return to its starting position.

2.

Draw and label a distance-time graph for
the motion of a train that starts at station
A, travels to station B, and then returns
to station A.