Describing Motion Graphs

It is the science of describing the motion of objects using words, diagrams, numbers, graphs, and equations.

• Kinematics

• Distance

• Displacement

• Speed

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

In which part of the graph is the object slowing down?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the acceleration in the first ten seconds?

• 4 m/s2

• 1.5 m/s²

• 10 m/s2

• 0 m/s2

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which graph shows the object standing still?

• A

• B

• C

• D

On a velocity-time graph, what does a horizontal line (constant velocity) indicate about the object's motion?

• The object is accelerating.

• The object is decelerating.

• The object is not moving.

• The object is moving at a constant velocity.

What is the total displacement of the object represented in this motion graph?

• 0 meters

• 20 meters

• 30 meters

• 60 meters

Which of the following graphs represents uniform motion?

• A straight line parallel to the time axis on a distance-time graph

• A curved line on a distance-time graph

• A straight line passing through the origin on a velocity-time graph

• A horizontal line on a velocity-time graph

​ This graph shows the relationship between distance and time of an objects movement. Based on the graph this object is ​ (a)  

• Motionless

• Moving at a constant speed

• Accelerating

• Decelerating

What is the person doing from 5 seconds to 10 seconds?

• Walking at a constant speed

• Running fast

• Not moving

• Walking slow

Which graph best represents the plot of velocity vs. time for uniform velocity?