Graphing Motion

Which runner had a head start?

• A
• B
• C
• none

Which runner is speeding up?

• A
• B
• C
• none

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-1

What is this graph showing?

• Constant Speed
• Acceleration (speeding up)
• Deceleration (slowing down)
• No motion

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-1

from 1st second to 3rd second, the object is

• moving at a constant speed
• speeding up
• not moving
• slowing down

from 3rd second to 5th second, the object is

• moving at a constant speed
• speeding up
• not moving
• slowing down

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-1

What is happening at A?

• Stationary (Not Moving)

• Accelerating
• Fast steady speed; moving away from the starting position
• Slower steady speed; moving away from the starting position

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-1

What is happening at D?

• Stationary
• Accelerating
• Fast steady speed; moving away from the starting position
• Slower steady speed; moving away from the starting position

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-1

What is happening at C?

• Stationary
• Accelerating

• Fast steady speed; moving away from the starting position
• Slower steady speed; moving away from the starting position

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the total distance covered by 2 pm?

• 40 miles
• 30 miles
• 60 miles
• 10 miles

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1