Interpreting Position/Velocity vs Time Graphs

A distance vs. time graph shows an object's

• frame of reference
• speed
• acceleration
• favorite food

Where is the object not moving

• A-B
• O-A
• C-D
• B-C

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This is a velocity-time graph.  What is the object doing in segment B?

• Positive acceleration
• Negative acceleration
• Constant Velocity
• Not moving

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Which runner stopped for a rest?

• Albert
• Bob
• Charlie

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What does the graph of C represent?

• Stationary

• Acceleration

• Fast steady speed; moving away from the starting position

• Slower steady speed; moving away from the starting position

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In which of the following graphs (click the image) are both runners moving at the same speed (note that graph c is the bottom right graph, and graph d is the bottom left graph)? 

• Graph A
• Graph B
• Graph C
• Graph D

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On a distance vs. time graph, the steeper the slope _____

• the slower the speed
• the faster the speed
• less acceleration
• greater acceleration

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What is happening at E?

• Stationary

• Accelerating

• Fast constant speed; moving away from the starting position

• Constant speed; returning to start position

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This is a velocity-time graph. What is the object doing in segment C?

• Positive acceleration

• Negative acceleration

• Constant Velocity

• Not moving

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This is a velocity-time graph. What is the object doing in segment B?

• Positive acceleration

• Negative acceleration

• Constant Velocity (no acceleration)

• Not moving

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