Calculating Speed and Motion Graphs

What does the flat line mean for Charlie?

• He stayed at the same speed

• He slowed down

• He stopped running 

• He stayed at the same speed but at a slower rate

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Alan travels 100 km in 5hrs. Find his average speed in km/h

• 5km/hr

• 10km/hr

• 50km/hr

• 20km/hr

How far is the person from the starting point after 3 seconds?

• 0 m

• 2 m 

• 3 m

• 6 m 

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The speed of the object is changing during interval:

• A-B

• B-C

• C-D

• D-E

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

How long did Charlie stop for a rest?

• 2.5 seconds

• 2 seconds

• 3 seconds

• 5 seconds

Describe the motion

• Slow to fast; Negative direction

• Fast to slow; Negative direction

• Fast to slow; Positive direction

• Slow to fast; Positive direction

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Describe the motion in the graph:

• Constant Speed (positive slope)

• Stopped (at rest)

• Acceleration (increasing speed)

• Return Home (negative slope)

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

At 60 seconds, how far had this object traveled? 

• 0 m

• 10 m

• 20 m

• 40 m

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What does this graph represent?

• Constant Speed

• changing speeds

• Not moving

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1