Distance-Time Graph Quiz

During a physics class, Arjun is analyzing a graph that shows the relationship between different physical quantities. What does the vertical axis of the graph represent?

• Time

• Speed

• Distance

• Acceleration

During a science project, Harper is plotting the results of her experiment on a graph. What does the horizontal axis of the graph represent?

• Time

• Speed

• Distance

• Acceleration

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What does the point A on the graph represent in Abigail's journey?

• The starting position of the car

• The destination of the car

• The point where the car changes direction

• The point where the car stops

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Aiden is driving his car on a road trip. What does the point C on the graph represent?

• The starting position of Aiden's car

• The destination of Aiden's car

• The point where Aiden's car changes direction

• The point where Aiden's car stops

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What does the line segment AB on the graph represent in the context of Abigail's car journey?

• The car moving at a constant speed

• The car accelerating

• The car decelerating

• The car stopped

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What does the line segment BC on the graph represent?

• Anika driving her car at a constant speed

• Avery accelerating her car

• Nora decelerating her car

• The car stopped

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What does the line segment CA on the graph represent?

• Harper's car moving at a constant speed

• Harper's car accelerating

• Harper's car decelerating

• Harper's car stopped

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Evelyn is riding her bicycle on a straight path. What does a horizontal line on a distance-time graph represent for her ride?

• Constant speed

• Acceleration

• Deceleration

• Stopped

Lily is riding her bicycle on a straight path. What does a straight, upward-sloping line on a distance-time graph represent for her ride?

• Constant speed

• Acceleration

• Deceleration

• Stopped

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Hannah is riding her bike on a straight path. What does a curved line on a distance-time graph represent for her ride?

• Constant speed

• Acceleration or deceleration

• Stopped

• Cannot be determined from the graph