Understanding Motion Graphs

What does a constant positive slope on a position vs. time graph indicate about the object's motion?

• The object is accelerating positively.

• The object is moving with constant positive velocity.

• The object is at rest.

• The object is moving with constant negative velocity.

If a position vs. time graph shows a sudden change to a steeper negative slope, what does this imply?

• The object is accelerating positively.

• The object is moving faster in the negative direction.

• The object is at rest.

• The object is slowing down in the positive direction.

What does a flat line on a velocity vs. time graph represent?

• Zero velocity

• Constant velocity

• Changing velocity

• Constant acceleration

How is constant positive acceleration depicted on a velocity vs. time graph?

• A flat line at zero

• A curved line

• A line with a negative slope

• A line with a positive slope

What does a negative slope on a velocity vs. time graph indicate?

• Positive acceleration

• Negative acceleration

• Constant velocity

• Zero velocity

In a motion scenario where velocity decreases to zero, what is happening to the object?

• The object is accelerating positively.

• The object is speeding up.

• The object is moving at a constant speed.

• The object is coming to a stop.

What does a negative velocity and negative acceleration indicate about the object's motion?

• The object is slowing down in the positive direction.

• The object is moving with constant positive velocity.

• The object is speeding up in the negative direction.

• The object is at rest.

How is increasing speed in the negative direction represented on a position vs. time graph?

• A line moving away from zero with a negative slope

• A flat line at zero

• A line moving towards zero with a positive slope

• A curved line

What does a constant positive velocity followed by a decrease to zero indicate?

• The object is at rest.

• The object is slowing down to a stop.

• The object is moving with constant negative velocity.

• The object is accelerating positively.

What does a positive slope followed by a zero slope on a velocity vs. time graph indicate?

• The object is moving with constant velocity.

• The object is accelerating negatively.

• The object is accelerating positively.

• The object is slowing down to a stop.