Topic 2.2 Analyzing an Objects Motion reading

Multiple Choice

Determine the scenario that matches with the graph shown.

• A ball being thrown upward and then being caught.

• A child swinging on a swing, going higher and higher before slowing down and coming to a stop.

• A dog walks to his bowl, stops to drink water then goes back to his bed.

Multiple Choice

Determine the scenario that matches with the graph shown.

• A skier going down a slope

• A skydiver jumping out of a plane and free falling

• A ball being thrown upward and then falling back down.

Hotspot

At which point does the object accelerate for a longer period of time. Click on the letter in the picture.

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to analyze an object's motion using distance-time graphs?

• It helps us understand how fast an object is moving and how far it travels.

• It makes objects move faster.

• It shows the color of the object.

• It helps us predict the object's shape.

Hotspot

Which of the following points shows an object speeding up?

Fill in the Blanks

The average velocity of the sandpiper at the end of its motion is

meters per second.