Reading Distance Time Graphs

Which runner won the race?

• A
• B
• C

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What does this graph represent?

• Constant speed
• Acceleration
• Not moving

Which runner had a head start?

• A
• B
• C

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What is happening at D?

• Stationary
• Accelerating
• Fast steady speed; moving away from the starting position
• Slower steady speed; moving away from the starting position

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What is happening at C?

• Stationary
• Accelerating
• Fast steady speed; moving away from the starting position
• Slower steady speed; moving away from the starting position

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Match the description to the graph:

"The car is coming back."

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The graph shows the movement of an object.

How long did it take this object to travel 10 m?

• 0 s

• 10 s

• 15 s

• 20 s

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Segment C-D The bus is _________________.

• at rest

• returning (to original position)

• moving forward

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Segment B-C The bus is _________________.

• at rest

• returning (to original position)

• moving forward

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Which of the graphs shows that one of runners started 10 yards further ahead of the

other?

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