Reading Time Distance Graphs

What does this graph represent?

• Constant Speed
• Acceleration
• Not moving

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

• 0 s
• 10 s
• 15 s
• 20 s

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What does this graph represent?

• Constant speed
• Acceleration
• Not moving

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What does this graph represent?

• Constant speed
• Acceleration
• Not moving

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is happening in this graph from point A to B?

• The object is accelerating.
• The object is not moving.
• The object is decelerating.
• The object is moving at a constant speed.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is happening in this graph from point B to C?

• The object is going down a hill.
• The object is returning to its starting location.
• The object is slowing down.
• The object is staying still.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

A student runs two times around a running path at a local park.  Each lap is 3 km.  The student completes the first lap in 20 minutes.  The student then sits on a bench and rest for 5 minutes before completing the second lap in 25 minutes.  Which graph bests represents the student's motion?

• F
• G
• H
• J

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The graph shows Ashley riding her bike to Maria's house. 
What is occurring from point A to point B?

• they are traveling at a constant speed
• they are decreasing in speed
• they stopped to take a break

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The graph shows Ashley riding her bike to Maria's house. 
What was occurring from point B to point C?

• She was increasing her speed.
• She stopped for 4 minutes
• She was decreasing in speed

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2