P3.04a Motion Graphs

In this position-time graph, what is the position of the object at 3 seconds?

• 3 s

• 3 m

• 30 m

• 30 m/s

Describe the motion in this position-time graph from 0-5 s.

• The object is moving away from the origin at a constant speed

• The object is not moving

• The object is moving toward the origin at changing speed

Describe the motion in this position-time graph from 5 to 10 s.

• The object is moving away from the origin at a constant speed

• The object is not moving

• The object is moving toward the origin at changing speed

In this position-time graph, what direction is the object moving during segment D?

• It's moving away from the origin

• It's moving toward the origin

• It's not moving

In this position-time graph, which line segment shows faster movement away from the origin?

• A

• B

• C

• D

On a velocity vs. time graph, what does it mean when the line crosses the time (x) axis?

• The object sped up

• The object slowed down

• The object changed direction

On a velocity vs. time graph, what does it mean when the line shows a steady increase in velocity?

• The object sped up

• The object slowed down

• The object changed direction

Describe the motion of the object during segment A on this velocity-time graph

• Increasing speed

• Decreasing speed

• No change in speed

Describe the motion of the object during segment B on this velocity-time graph

• Acceleration (speeding up)

• Deceleration (slowing down)

• No change in speed

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-1

Describe the motion of the object during segment D on this velocity-time graph

• Acceleration (speeding up)

• Deceleration (slowing down)

• No change in speed