Position vs Time Graphs

The location of an object related to a zero point.

• position

• speed

• distance

• displacement

When was Marie driving the fastest?

• C to D

• D to E

• E to F

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During what period of time was Marie stopped?

• 0-5 minutes

• 5-10 minutes

• 10-25 minutes

• 25-30 minutes

What could account for Marie’s motion at 27 minutes?

• She was late so she broke the speed limit

• She forgot something at home and ran back to get it

• She was stopped at a red light

• She was driving across the top of a hill

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How does her speed at 3 minutes compare with her speed at 7 minutes?

• She is driving faster at 3 minutes.

• She is driving faster at 7 minutes

• She is driving forward at 3 minutes and back at 7.

• She is moving up at 3 minutes and down at 7 minutes

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It usually takes Marie 30 minutes to get to work. Did her trip take...

• The average amount of time.

• Longer then average amount of time.

• Shorter then average amount of time.

How far away is Marie's work from her house?

• 40 mi

• 25 mi

• 20 mi

• 5 mi

What could be a possible explanation for why Marie turned around at point B.

• She arrived at work.

• She forgot her lunch

• She was waiting at a stop light.

• She was sick and went home to sleep.

How far did Marie go before she turned around?

• 20 mi

• 5 mi

• 10 mi

• 25 mi

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In Segment DE Marie was stopped at a red light. How long was she stopped for?

• 1 min.

• 10 min.

• 30 min.

• 5 min.