Motion Graphs

Motion Graphs

We can describe the motion of objects by using distance-time graphs

Multiple Choice

What is the speed of a zebra that moves 4 m in 2 s?

• 4 m/s

• 2 m/s

• 8 m/s

• 1 m/s

Multiple Choice

What does this graph represent?

• Constant Speed
• Acceleration
• Not moving

Multiple Choice

What does this graph represent?

• Constant speed
• Acceleration
• Not moving

Multiple Choice

What does this graph represent?

• Constant speed
• Acceleration
• Not moving

Multiple Choice

What two measurements are necessary for calculating speed?

• Mass and time
• Temperature and mass
• Mass and distance
• Distance and time

Multiple Choice

Why do the values on the graph form a straight line?

• The speed is constant

• The distance remains unchanged.

• The direction of motion stays the same.

• The speed gradually increases over time.

Multiple Choice

Describe the motion in the graph:

• Constant Speed (positive slope)

• Stopped (at rest)

• Acceleration (increasing speed)

• Return Home (negative slope)

Multiple Choice

Which person moved the fastest in 3 seconds?

• biker

• runner

• walker

• they are all moving equally

Multiple Choice

What is this graph showing?

• Constant Speed
• Acceleration (speeding up)
• Deceleration (slowing down)
• No motion

Multiple Choice

Which graph shows an object not moving?

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E