Understanding Motion Graphs

What does a straight line on a motion graph typically represent?

• An object at rest

• An object moving at constant speed

• An object accelerating

• An object decelerating

How is a return to the starting point shown on a motion graph?

• A horizontal line

• A curving line

• A positive upward slope

• A negative downward slope

What does a curving upward line on a motion graph indicate?

• Increasing speed

• Decreasing speed

• No motion

• Constant speed

Which graph feature indicates that an object is not moving?

• A steep slope

• A horizontal line

• A downward slope

• A curving line

How can a graph show an object slowing down, resting, and then speeding up?

• A curving down, a horizontal line, then a curving up

• A straight line followed by a steep slope

• A steep slope followed by a curving line

• A horizontal line followed by a downward slope