Analyzing Position Time Graphs

During what period of time was Marie stopped?

• 0-5 minutes

• 5-10 minutes

• 10-25 minutes

• 25-30 minutes

When was Marie driving the fastest?

• C to D

• D to E

• E to F

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What does the slope of a position vs time graph tell you?

• Displacement

• Distance traveled

• Velocity

• Acceleration

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

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 the same speed just opposite directions.

• She is going uphill at 3 minutes and downhill at 7.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

How far did Marie go before she turned around?

• 20 mi

• 5 mi

• 10 mi

• 25 mi

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which of these position vs. time graphs shows an object changing direction?

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• 
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Describe the motion:

• constant velocity to the right

• not moving

• constant velocity to the left

Describe the motion:

• constant velocity to the right

• not moving

• constant velocity to the left

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Describe the motion:

• constant velocity to the right

• not moving

• constant velocity to the left