Unit 8 Distance vs Time Graphs

What is happening at A?

• Stationary
• Accelerating
• Slower steady speed; moving away from the starting position
• Steady speed; returning to start position

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Which Segment is the fastest?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Answer explanation

Segment D has the biggest/highest slope. Covers more distance in less time.

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Which Segment is returning to the starting position?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Answer explanation

Segment E is heading home.

Which runner won the race?

• Albert
• Bob
• Charlie

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Which runner stopped for a rest?

• Albert
• Bob
• Charlie

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What as the average speed for Segment A?

• 0 mi/hr

• 4 mi/hr

• 8 mi/hr

• 2 mi/hr

Answer explanation

In Segment A the distance was 8 meters and it took 4 seconds. S = D/T so 8m / 4secs = 2m/s

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What as the average speed for Segment B?

• 0 mi/hr

• 4 mi/hr

• 8 mi/hr

• 2 mi/hr

Answer explanation

In Segment B the person was resting

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What as the average speed for Segment C?

• 0 mi/hr

• 4 mi/hr

• 8 mi/hr

• 16 mi/hr

Answer explanation

In Segment C moved 8 meters in 2 seconds. S = D/T so 8m/2secs

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What as the average speed for Segment E?

• 3 mi/hr

• 4 mi/hr

• 12 mi/hr

• 16 mi/hr

Answer explanation

In Segment E moved 12 meters in 4 seconds. S = D/T so 12m/4secs = 3m/s

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What as the average speed for Segment D?

• 0 mi/hr

• 4 mi/hr

• 8 mi/hr

• 2 mi/hr

Answer explanation

In Segment D the person was resting

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