Graphing Motion Review LL

When comparing two lines on a distance-time graph, the ________ line shows a greater average speed.

• smaller

• steeper

• lower

• shorter

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Every time the line on a distance-time graph changes direction, the ___________________ changed.

• distance

• speed

• velocity

• motion

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is happening between 9am and 11am?

• The cyclist is traveling up a hill

• The cyclists is speeding up

• The cyclists is traveling at a constant speed

• The cyclist is slowing down

During which time period did the bird move the fastest?

• period 1
• period 2
• period 3
• period 4

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which graph represents an object that stopped moving halfway through the time measured?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

During which time periods was the bird not moving (no motion)?

• periods 1 & 2
• periods 2 & 3
• periods 2 & 4
• periods 1 & 3

How can you determine the velocity of an object from its position-time graph?

• Calculate the slope of the graph

• Check the area under the graph

• Check the y-intercept of the graph

• You cannot determine the velocity from a position-time graph

How can you determine the displacement of an object from a velocity-time graph?

• The area under the graph

• The slope of the graph

• The y-value

• You cannot determine the displacement from a velocity-time graph

During which interval is the object not moving?

• B to C

• C to D

• D to E

• only at point A

During which interval is the object traveling at a constant velocity?

• B to C

• D to E

• F to G

• All of the above