Motion Graphs VOCAB

What is the movement of an object measured by distance and time called?

• Stationary

• Constant speed

• Motion

• Acceleration

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What does a curved line on a graph indicate about an object's speed?

• Stationary

• Constant speed

• Acceleration

• Motion

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which term describes an object that is not moving?

• Motion

• Stationary

• Acceleration

• Constant speed

What type of graph line represents constant speed?

• Curved line

• Horizontal line

• Straight line

• Zigzag line

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What does the term "deceleration" refer to?

• The speed of the object increases over time.

• The speed of the object decreases over time.

• The object remains at constant speed.

• The object changes direction.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What is a "reference point"?

• The ending point of an object after it stops moving.

• The midpoint of an object's path.

• The starting point of an object before it starts to move.

• The highest point an object reaches.

What is a "projectile"?

• An object that moves only upward.

• An object that is thrown and moves in two directions: forward and downward.

• An object that remains stationary.

• An object that moves in a circular path.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What is the role of a reference point in motion?

• It determines the speed of an object.

• It is the starting point of an object before it starts to move.

• It measures the distance traveled.

• It calculates the time taken.

What happens to the speed of an object during deceleration?

• It increases.

• It decreases.

• It remains constant.

• It fluctuates.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What is the role of the y-axis in a motion graph?

• Measures time

• Measures speed

• Measures distance

• Measures force

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1