Exploring Displacement-Time Graphs

In which graph is the runner running the fastest?

• graph A

• graph B

• graph C

• graph D

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

In which graph is the runner not moving?

• graph A

• graph B

• graph C

• graph D

Which graph indicates that one runner started 10 yards ahead of the other?

• graph A

• graph B

• graph C

• graph D

In which graph are both runners moving at the same speed?

• graph A

• graph B

• graph C

• graph D

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which sentence best describes the runner whose distance-time graph is shown?

• The runner ran forward for 2 seconds, and then ran backward for 2 more seconds.

• The runner ran forward for 2 seconds, and then stood still for 2 more seconds.

• The runner ran forward for 2 seconds, and then ran forward more slowly for 2 more seconds.

• The runner ran forward for 2 seconds, and then turned right and continued forward at the same speed for 2 more seconds.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

In the graph shown above how long does it take for the runner to get to the 30 yard mark?

• 1 second

• 2 seconds

• 3 seconds

• 4 seconds

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

In the graph shown below which of the following is true?

• Both runners travel the same speed

• Both runners are moving for the same amount of time

• The runners are moving in opposite directions

• The runners are cover different distances

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which of the following is defined as the "location of an object?"

• position

• distance

• displacement

• vector

Which of the following is defined as "how far an object travels?"

• position

• distance

• displacement

• vector

Which of the following is defined as the "distance from where an object starts to where it ends?"

• position

• distance

• displacement

• vector