Distance Time Graph

Which graph (if any) shows the object moving at a constant speed, stopping, and then continuing to move in the same direction?

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• none of these

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What does this graph represent?

• Constant speed

• Acceleration

• Not moving

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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

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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

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

According to the graph how far does the person travel in the first 5 seconds?

• 2 m

• 10 m

• 0 m

• 5 m

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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

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

Which graph shows the object standing still?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What two measurements are necessary for calculating speed?

• Mass and time

• Temperature and mass

• Mass and distance

• Distance and time

Every morning John walks a half mile to school. One morning on the way to school, he stopped to watch some deer in the field. When he realized he was late, he ran the rest of the way to school to avoid being late. Which graph below shows John's speed during his walk to school?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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