Position (displacement) versus time graphs

What is the starting point of the object?

• 2 m

• 4 m

• 10 m

• 20 m

How fast is this object?

• 14 m/s
• 3 m/s
• 5 m/s
• 3 km/min

What is the average velocity of this object? Use slope equation.

• 0.5 m/s

• 0.5 m/s

• 2 m/s

• 2.5 m/s

Which one of the following graphs describes an object that is at rest?

• a.

• b.

• c.

• d.

On a Position-Time Graph position is located on the _________.

• x axis

• y axis

On a Position-Time Graph time is located on the _________.

• x - axis

• y - axis

At 8 s what is the objects position?

• 2 m

• 4 m

• 10 m

• 20 m

Consider the graph shown below. Which description below is consistent with the graph?

• The object moves slowly at a constant speed and then faster at a constant speed.

• The object accelerates in the positive direction and then accelerates more rapidly.

• The object moves forward, changes direction and then accelerates more rapidly.

Which object is fastest?

• Runner
• Walker
• Biker

Who won the race?

• Ashok
• Cameron
• Juanita
• Angela