Graphing Motion

Choose the graph that matches the following scenario:

A student walked to his locker at a constant speed, stopped for a few seconds and then continued on the same path to class but a little faster than before.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What is the total distance covered by 2 pm?

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

What is the object's position at 3 seconds?

• 20m
• 30m
• 40m
• 50m

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

During which interval is the object moving back to its original position?

• A to B

• D to E

• E to F

• G to H

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which line represents an object moving at a faster speed?

• A
• B

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What do you think the cyclist is doing between 11am and 1pm?

• The cyclist has stopped for lunch
• The cyclists is riding at a constant speed on flat ground
• The cyclist is practicing sprints
• The cyclist is riding up a hill

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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

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which slope represents the fastest speed?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

For how long did the student walk before he stopped?

• 2 seconds

• 4 seconds

• 6 seconds

• 8 seconds

What is the line on this graph showing?

• moving away from starting point at a constant speed
• moving back towards the starting point at a constant speed
• acceleration (getting faster)
• deceleration (getting slower)

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1