Interpret and Analyze

Analyze and Interpret Motion Graphs

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An object is in _______ when its distance from a(n) reference point is changing.

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Speed in a given direction is called _______.

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________ can be calculated if you know the distance that an object travels in one unit of time.

Which of the following graphs shows runners moving at the same speed? Defend your answer.

Which graph(s) shows the runners starting at the same point? Defend your answer.

Which graph below shows that one of the runners started 10 yards further ahead of the other? Defend your answer on the next slide.

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Which graph below shows that one of the runners started 10 yards further ahead of the other?