Motion Graphs Quiz

Which type of graph has a constant unchanging slope?

• Quadratic graph

• Linear graph

• Flat graph

• Exponential graph

In a displacement vs. time graph, what does the slope represent?

• Distance

• Acceleration

• Time

• Velocity

What does a flat line on a d vs. t graph indicate about the object's motion?

• The object is accelerating

• The object is moving at a constant speed

• The object is not moving

• The object is moving backwards

What does a quadratic curve on a d vs. t graph suggest about the object's motion?

• The object is moving at a constant speed

• The object is accelerating

• The object is decelerating

• The object is stationary

What is the unit of the slope in a velocity vs. time graph?

• Seconds

• Meters

• Meters per second squared

• Meters per second

In a v vs. t graph, what does a flat line indicate?

• Increasing velocity

• Constant velocity

• Constant acceleration

• Decreasing velocity

What does a positive slope in a v vs. t graph indicate?

• No motion

• Positive acceleration

• Constant velocity

• Negative acceleration

If a v vs. t graph has a negative velocity and a positive slope, what is happening to the object?

• The object is speeding up in a positive direction

• The object is stationary

• The object is slowing down while moving backwards

• The object is moving at a constant speed

What does it mean if a v vs. t graph crosses the x-axis?

• The object has stopped

• The object is decelerating

• The object is moving backwards

• The object is accelerating

In a v vs. t graph, what does it mean if the velocity and acceleration have the same sign?

• The object is moving at a constant speed

• The object is stationary

• The object is speeding up

• The object is slowing down