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REVIEW: Modeling Motion

Total questions: 226

Worksheet time: 3hrs 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
You can measure _____ by dividing distance over time.
a)
motion
b)
position
c)
speed
d)
velocity
2.
_____ is when there is a change in a object's position as compared to other objects around it.
a)
motion
b)
position
c)
speed
d)
velocity
3.
An object's location is its _____.
a)
force
b)
motion
c)
velocity
d)
position
4.
The measure of an object's speed in a certain direction is its ________.
a)
force
b)
position
c)
speed
d)
velocity
5.
Which runner is the slowest?
a)
Runner 1
b)
Runner 2
c)
Runner 3
d)
None of the runners
6.
North, south, east, west, right, left, up and down are all words used to describe _____.
a)
direction
b)
motion
c)
position
d)
speed
7.
A change in _____ and direction can cause a change in velocity.
a)
motion
b)
position
c)
speed
d)
force
8.
Change in speed over a given period of time is
a)
velocity
b)
motion
c)
speed
d)
acceleration
9.
A distance vs. time graph shows an object's
a)
frame of reference
b)
speed
c)
acceleration
d)
favorite food
10.
The speed at any single instant of time?
a)
speed
b)
average speed
c)
instantaneous speed
d)
velocity
11.
What is average speed?
a)
distance divided by time
b)
total distance divided by total time
c)
speed divided by time
d)
total speed divided by time
12.
In a distance versus time graph where does the time go?
a)
y axis
b)
x axis
13.
Acceleration is....
a)
Speeding up only
b)
Speeding up and slowing down only?
c)
Slowing down only?
d)
Any change in speed (faster or slower) or a change in direction.
14.
You walk 10 meters to math class in 20 seconds. Your average speed is
a)
2 m/s
b)
0.5 m/s
c)
200 m/s
d)
5 m/s
15.
This graph shows
a)
An object stopped
b)
An object slowing down
c)
An object speeding up
d)
An object moving at constant speed
16.
This graph shows
a)
An object speeding up
b)
An object slowing down
c)
An object stopped
d)
An object moving at constant velocity
17.

This graph shows

a)

An object stopped

b)

An object moving at constant speed

c)

An object slowing down

d)

An object speeding up

18.

Mufasa lives 100 meters from his friend's house. What is his average speed if he reaches his friends house in 50 seconds?

Distance= 100 m

time = 50 seconds

a)

1 m/s

b)

2 m/s

c)

3 m/s

d)

4 m/s

19.
A soccer ball is kicked from 40 meters out. It takes 5 seconds to reach the goal. What speed was the ball traveling?
d= 40 m
t= 5 s
a)
6 m/s
b)
7 m/s
c)
8 m/s
d)
9 m/s
20.
Stating that a man is traveling north at 30 m/s is an statement of his
a)
speed
b)
velocity
c)
accleration
d)
endurance
21.

If Mr. Deem is walking 3 m/s to the north and Mr. Silvio is walking 3 m/s to the west, then which of the following is true

a)

They have the same speed and different velocities

b)

They have the same velocity and different speeds

c)

They have the same speed and velocity

d)

They have different speeds and different velocities

22.

If Mr. Deem is walking 3 m/s to the north and Mr. Silvio is walking 3 m/s to the west, then which of the following is true

a)

They have the same speed and different velocities

b)

They have the same velocity and different speeds

c)

They have the same speed and velocity

d)

They have different speeds and different velocities

23.

Any change in SPEED or DIRECTION is referred to as _____.

a)

Acceleration

b)

Speed

c)

Velocity

d)

Motion

24.
When a car goes around a corner at 20 mph, why do we say it  accelerates?
a)
The car is accelerating because of the velocity is constant
b)
The car accelerates because it's going 20 mph
c)
Cars always accelerate when they are in motion
d)
The car is accelerating because it's changing direction
25.
What is happening to the object from point A to point B? (Pay attention to what type of graph it is) 
a)
It stopped moving 
b)
It's accelerating 
c)
It is moving at a constant speed 
d)
It is decelerating 
26.
What happens to the object between points B and C?
a)
It moves at a constant speed 
b)
Its accelerates 
c)
It stops moving 
27.
What is the total speed for the object after 60 seconds? 
a)
500 m/s
b)
60 m/s 
c)
8.33 m/s
d)
300 m/s 
28.
On a distance vs. time graph, the steeper the slope _____
a)
the slower the speed
b)
the faster the speed
c)
less acceleration
d)
greater acceleration
29.
This is a velocity-time graph.  What is the object doing in segment B?
a)
Positive acceleration
b)
Negative acceleration
c)
Constant Velocity
d)
Not moving
30.

Which of the following describes the difference between speed and velocity?

a)

Speed describes an object’s distance and direction while velocity describes an object’s distance.

b)

Speed describes an object’s direction while velocity describes an object’s distance and direction.

c)

Speed describes an object’s distance while velocity describes an objects distance and direction.

d)

Speed describes and object’s distance and direction while velocity describes an objects direction.

31.

Which of the following describes an object that is accelerating?

a)

a person jogging in place

b)

a bird slowing down as it lands

c)

a car parked on the side of the road

d)

your teacher reading a book out loud

32.

This graph represents an object moving at a _________ speed, __________ from the reference point

a)

increasing , away

b)

constant , away

c)

increasing , towards

d)

constant , towards

33.

In this graph, the object is

a)

slowing down

b)

speeding up

c)

no moving

d)

moving at a constant speed

34.

In this graph, the object is ___________.

a)

slowing down

b)

speeding up

c)

moving at a constant speed

d)

no moving

35.

A school bus leaves school and heads east for 2 miles before making its first stop. It then turns left and heads north 3 miles before making another stop. What is the total distance traveled by the school bus?

a)

3 miles

b)

5 miles

c)

1 mile

d)

3.61 miles

36.

If you were told to accelerate while driving you could....

(Check all the correct answers.)

a)

change direction

b)

stay at the same speed and direction

c)

speed up

d)

slow down

37.

Check all that are forms of acceleration.

a)

running at a constant speed around a track

b)

cruising at 70 mph

c)

coming to a stop at a stop sign

d)

an airplane taking off

38.

Describe the motion in the graph:

a)

Constant Speed (positive slope)

b)

Stopped (at rest)

c)

Acceleration (increasing speed)

d)

Return Home (negative slope)

39.

Describe the motion in the graph:

a)

Constant Speed (positive slope)

b)

Stopped (at rest)

c)

Acceleration (increasing speed)

d)

Return Home (negative slope)

40.

How long did it take this object to travel from the reference/starting point back to its reference/starting point?

a)
20 s
b)
30 s
c)
60 s
d)
100 s
41.

Match the description to the graph:

"The car is coming back."

a)
b)
c)
d)
42.

Segment B-C The bus is _________________.

a)

at rest

b)

returning (to original position)

c)

moving forward

43.

Match the description to the graph:

"The car is slowing down."

a)
b)
c)
d)
44.

The bus is traveling _________ along Segment B-C than along Segment D-E

a)

slower

b)

faster

c)

the same speed

45.

A car goes from 0 mi/hr to 30 mi/hr in 20 sec. This is an example of

a)

positive acceleration

b)

negative acceleration

c)

changing direction

46.

A car goes from 30 mi/hr to 0 mi/hr in 20 sec. This is an example of

a)

positive acceleration

b)

negative acceleration

c)

changing direction

47.

Which diagram describes an object moving at a constant speed?

a)
b)
c)
48.

These graphs both represent:

a)

decreasing speed

b)

constant speed

c)

acceleration

d)

object at rest

49.
What type of speed is this graph showing?
a)
constant speed
b)
not moving
c)
speed increasing
d)
speed increasing at a constant rate
50.
What happened during A to B point?
a)
not moving
b)
increasing speed at a constant rate
c)
moving at a constant speed
d)
moving at 10 m/s2 acceleration
51.
What happened during C to D point?
a)
not moving
b)
increasing speed at a constant rate
c)
moving at a constant speed
d)
moving at 0 m/s2 acceleration
52.

Which person moved the fastest in 3 seconds?

a)

biker

b)

runner

c)

walker

d)

they are all moving equally

53.

How long did it take for this object to travel 10 m?

a)

0 s

b)

10 s

c)

15 s

d)

20 s

54.
How long did it take this object to travel back to its reference/starting point?
a)
20 s
b)
30 s
c)
60 s
d)
100 s
55.
What does this graph represent?
a)
Constant speed
b)
Acceleration
c)
Not moving
56.

What is the line on this graph showing?

a)

moving away from starting point at a constant speed

b)

moving back towards the starting point at a constant speed

c)

acceleration (getting faster)

d)

deceleration (getting slower)

57.

What is this line of this graph showing?

a)

moving away from starting point at a constant speed

b)

moving back towards the starting point at a constant speed

c)

acceleration (getting faster)

d)

deceleration (getting slower)

58.
This graph demonstrates an object that is -
a)
Increasing speed
b)
At a constant speed
c)
Decreasing speed
d)
Stationary
59.
This graph demonstrates an object that is -
a)
Increasing speed
b)
At a constant speed
c)
Decreasing speed
d)
Stationary
60.

What is happening between 2 and 3 seconds?

a)

The object is not moving.

b)

The object is not accelerating.

c)

The object is slowing down.

d)

The object is speeding up.

61.
What is happening at E?
a)
Stationary
b)
Accelerating
c)
Fast steady speed; moving away from the starting position
d)
Steady speed; returning to start position
62.

This position vs. time graph shows an object...

a)

not moving

b)

moving with constant velocity

c)

moving with changing velocity

63.

This position vs. time graph shows an object...

a)

not moving

b)

moving with constant velocity

c)

moving with changing velocity

64.

This position vs. time graph shows an object...

a)

not moving

b)

moving with constant velocity

c)

moving with changing velocity

65.

This velocity vs. time graph shows an object...


(Hint: For this graph, the velocity is 0 m/s!)

a)

not moving

b)

moving with constant velocity

c)

moving with changing velocity

66.

This velocity vs. time graph shows an object...

a)

not moving

b)

moving with constant velocity

c)

moving with changing velocity

67.

This velocity vs. time graph shows an object...

a)

not moving

b)

moving with constant velocity

c)

moving with changing velocity

68.

This position vs. time graph shows an object...

a)

not moving

b)

moving with constant velocity

c)

moving with changing velocity

69.

This position vs. time graph shows an object...

a)

not moving

b)

moving with constant velocity

c)

moving with changing velocity

70.

This velocity vs. time graph shows an object...

a)

not moving

b)

moving with constant velocity

c)

moving with changing velocity

71.

Which of these position vs. time graphs shows an object changing direction?

a)
b)
c)
d)
72.

Which of these velocity vs. time graphs shows an object changing direction?

a)
b)
c)
d)
73.

This motion map shows an object...

a)

not moving

b)

moving with constant velocity

c)

moving with changing velocity

74.

This motion map shows an object...

a)

not moving

b)

moving with constant velocity

c)

moving with changing velocity

75.

This position vs. time graph shows an object...

a)

speeding up

b)

slowing down

76.

This position vs. time graph shows an object...

a)

speeding up

b)

slowing down

77.

The dot diagram represents the motion of a rightward-moving truck. What is the direction of the truck's acceleration?

a)

Right

b)

Left

c)

The truck is not accelerating

d)

Can not be deduced from the given information

78.

The velocity-time table represents the motion of a bicycle. What is the direction of the bicycle's acceleration?

a)

Left

b)

Right

c)

The bicycle is not accelerating

d)

Not enough information

79.

Velocity and time information for a rightward-moving car are shown.

What is the magnitude (i.e., value) and direction of the acceleration?

a)

10 ms210\ \frac{m}{s^2}

b)

2 ms22\ \frac{m}{s^2}

c)

16 ms216\ \frac{m}{s^2}

d)

8 ms28\ \frac{m}{s^2}

80.

The velocity-time table represents the motion of a rightward-moving motorcycle. What is the magnitude (i.e., value) and direction of the acceleration?

a)

2 ms2 Right2\ \frac{m}{s^2}\ \ \ Right

b)

2 ms2 Left2\ \frac{m}{s^2}\ \ \ \ Left

c)

4 ms2 Right4\ \frac{m}{s^2}\ \ \ \ \ Right

d)

4 ms2 Left4\ \frac{m}{s^2}\ \ \ \ Left

81.

A downward moving elevator is slowing down. What is the direction of the elevator's acceleration?

a)

Down

b)

Up

c)

No acceleration

d)

Not enough information

82.

A cross-country skier moves 30 meters eastward, then 50 meters westward, and finally 20 meters eastward.

What is the magnitude and direction of the displacement?

a)

100 m

b)

100 m Eastward

c)

No displacement

d)

60 m Eastward

83.

Five stages - labeled A, B, C, D, and E - of an object's motion are represented by the position-time graph below. During which stage(s) is the object moving towards its starting point?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

84.

The motions of Objects A, B, and C are represented on a position-time graph. Observe their lines and rank the speeds of Objects A, B, and C from slowest to fastest.

a)

A, B, C

b)

B, A, C

c)

A, C, B

d)

C, B, A

85.

The velocity-time graphs represent the motion of four different objects. Identify any object that is stationary or not moving. Check all that apply.

a)
b)
c)
d)
86.

The velocity-time graphs represent the motion of four different objects. Identify any object that is changing its velocity or accelerating. Check all that apply.

a)
b)
c)
d)
87.

The velocity-time graphs represent the motion of four different objects. Identify any object that is getting faster or speeding up. Check all that apply.

a)
b)
c)
d)
88.

The velocity-time graphs represent the motion of three different objects. Identify any object that is changing directions. Check all that apply.

a)
b)
c)
d)

None of the above

89.

The velocity-time graphs represent the motion of four different objects. Identify any object that is moving in the + direction and speeding up. Tap on all that apply.

a)
b)
c)
d)
90.

Select the description of motion from A - B.

a)

Slowing down away from the origin

b)

Speeding up away from the origin

c)

Constant velocity away from the origin

d)

Constant velocity towards the origin

91.

What segment of the graph shows no motion, or standing still?

a)

A - B

b)

B - C

c)

C - D

d)

None

92.

True or False: this graph shows several segments ALL with constant velocity.

a)

True

b)

False

93.

Describe motion of C - D.

a)

Constant velocity away from the origin

b)

Slowing down away from the origin

c)

Slowing down away from the origin and then slowing down towards the origin

d)

Slowing down away from the origin and then speeding up towards from the origin

94.

Describe the motion from B - C.

a)

Standing still

b)

Constant velocity of 60 m/min

c)

Constant velocity of 0 m/min

d)

Accelerating

95.

What kind of line on a P-T graph would create the segment B - C on this V-T graph?

a)

Straight, linear line

b)

Horizontal line

c)

Curved line

d)

Wouldn't happen

96.

Segment D - E would have come from what type of P-T graph line?

a)

Straight, linear

b)

Horizontal

c)

Curved

d)

Wouldn't happen

97.

What does a horizontal line (not on the x-axis) mean on a V-T graph?

a)

No movement

b)

Constant velocity

c)

Changing velocity

d)

Change in direction

98.

What is happening at 0 m/min in the middle of segment C - D?

a)

Nothing is happening

b)

Change in speed

c)

Change in position

d)

Change in direction

99.

Which segment shows an object speeding up towards the origin?

a)

A - B above the x-axis

b)

C - D below the x-axis

c)

C-D above the x-axis

d)

D - E

100.

To determine how far from the detector an object is located on a Position-time graph I should...

a)

Look at the vertical axis at that time

b)

Look at the steepness of the line (slope)

c)

Look at if the slope is positive or negative

d)

Look at the direction of the curvature, if any

101.

To determine how fast an object is moving on a Position-time graph I should...

a)

Look at the vertical axis at that time

b)

Look at the steepness of the line (slope)

c)

Look at if the slope is positive or negative

d)

Look at the direction of the curvature, if any

102.

To determine which way an object is moving on a Position-time graph I should...

a)

Look at the vertical axis at that time

b)

Look at the steepness of the line (slope)

c)

Look at if the slope is positive or negative

d)

Look at the direction of the curvature, if any

103.

To determine which way an object is accelerating on a Position-time graph I should...

a)

Look at the vertical axis at that time

b)

Look at the steepness of the line (slope)

c)

Look at if the slope is positive or negative

d)

Look at the direction of the curvature, if any

104.

Describe the signs of velocity and acceleration of an object given by this Position-time graph.

a)

velocity = negative, accel = negative

b)

velocity = positive, accel = negative

c)

velocity = negative, accel = positive

d)

velocity = positive, accel = positive

105.

Describe the motion of an object given by this Position-time graph.

a)

slowing down, moving backward

b)

slowing down, moving forward

c)

speeding up, moving backward

d)

speeding up, moving forward

106.

Describe the signs of velocity and acceleration of an object given by this Position-time graph.

a)

velocity = negative, accel = negative

b)

velocity = positive, accel = positive

c)

velocity = negative, accel = positive

d)

velocity = positive, accel = negative

107.

Describe the motion of an object given by this Position-time graph.

a)

slowing down, moving backward

b)

slowing down, moving forward

c)

speeding up, moving backward

d)

speeding up, moving forward

108.

Describe the signs of velocity and acceleration of an object given by this Position-time graph.

a)

velocity = positive, accel = zero

b)

velocity = negative, accel = negative

c)

velocity = positive, accel = negative

d)

velocity = negative, accel = zero

109.

Describe the motion of an object given by this Position-time graph.

a)

speeding up

b)

slowing down

c)

constant speed

d)

not moving

110.

Describe the signs of velocity and acceleration of an object given by this Position-time graph.

a)

velocity = zero, accel = zero

b)

velocity = negative, accel = zero

c)

velocity = negative, accel = positive

d)

velocity = zero, accel = positive

111.

Describe the motion of an object given by this Position-time graph.

a)

speeding up

b)

slowing down

c)

constant speed

d)

not moving

112.

Describe the acceleration of an object given by this Position-time graph.

a)

positive acceleration

b)

negative acceleration

c)

no acceleration

113.

Describe the motion of an object given by this Position-time graph.

a)

slowing down

b)

speeding up

c)

slowing down then speeding up

d)

speeding up then slowing down

114.

Describe the motion of an object given by this Position-time graph.

a)

not moving then moving backward

b)

moving forward then not moving

c)

moving backward then not moving

d)

moving forward then backward

115.

Given the Position-time graph below, during which interval is the object going the fastest?

a)

0 s to 2 s

b)

2 s to 4 s

c)

4 s to 5 s

116.

Given the Position-time graph below, what is the velocity at 6 seconds?

a)

5 m/s

b)

10 m/s

c)

0 m/s

d)

-5 m/s

117.

Given the Position-time graph below, which way is the object moving at 3 seconds?

a)

forward

b)

backward

c)

not moving

118.

The location of an object related to a zero point.

a)

position

b)

speed

c)

distance

d)

displacement

119.

When was Marie driving the fastest?

a)

C to D

b)

D to E

c)

E to F

120.

During what period of time was Marie stopped?

a)

0-5 minutes

b)

5-10 minutes

c)

10-25 minutes

d)

25-30 minutes

121.

What could account for Marie’s motion at 27 minutes?

a)

She was late so she broke the speed limit

b)

She forgot something at home and ran back to get it

c)

She was stopped at a red light

d)

She was driving across the top of a hill

122.

How does her speed at 3 minutes compare with her speed at 7 minutes?

a)

She is driving faster at 3 minutes.

b)

She is driving faster at 7 minutes

c)

She is driving forward at 3 minutes and back at 7.

d)

She is moving up at 3 minutes and down at 7 minutes

123.

It usually takes Marie 30 minutes to get to work. Did her trip take...

a)

The average amount of time.

b)

Longer then average amount of time.

c)

Shorter then average amount of time.

124.

How far away is Marie's work from her house?

a)

40 mi

b)

25 mi

c)

20 mi

d)

5 mi

125.

What could be a possible explanation for why Marie turned around at point B.

a)

She arrived at work.

b)

She forgot her lunch

c)

She was waiting at a stop light.

d)

She was sick and went home to sleep.

126.

How far did Marie go before she turned around?

a)

20 mi

b)

5 mi

c)

10 mi

d)

25 mi

127.

In Segment DE Marie was stopped at a red light. How long was she stopped for?

a)

1 min.

b)

10 min.

c)

30 min.

d)

5 min.

128.
Which runner had a head start?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
129.

from 3rd second to 5th second, the object is

a)

moving at a constant speed

b)

speeding up

c)

not moving

d)

slowing down

130.

What is happening at E?

a)

Stationary

b)

Accelerating

c)

Fast steady speed; moving away from the starting position

d)

Steady speed; returning to start position

131.
How long did it take this object to travel back to its reference/starting point?
a)
20 s
b)
30 s
c)
60 s
d)
100 s
132.

This position vs. time graph shows an object...

a)

not moving

b)

moving with constant velocity

c)

moving with changing velocity

133.

This position vs. time graph shows an object...

a)

not moving

b)

moving with constant velocity

c)

moving with changing velocity

134.

This position vs. time graph shows an object...

a)

not moving

b)

moving with constant velocity

c)

moving with changing velocity

135.

Which of these position vs. time graphs shows an object changing direction?

a)
b)
c)
d)
136.
In which of the following graphs (click the image) are both runners moving at the same speed (note that graph c is the bottom right graph, and graph d is the bottom left graph)? 
a)
Graph A
b)
Graph B
c)
Graph C
d)
Graph D
137.

According to the graph, what was the Speed for the first 5 seconds?

a)

1 m/s

b)

0.5 m/s

c)

5 m/s

d)

2 m/s

138.

What does the slope of a position-time graph represent?

a)

Distance

b)

Displacement

c)

Velocity

d)

Acceleration

139.

Consider the graph shown below. Which description below is consistent with the graph?

a)

The object moves slowly at a constant speed and then faster at a constant speed.

b)

The object accelerates in the positive direction and then accelerates more rapidly.

c)

The object moves forward, changes direction and then accelerates more rapidly.

140.

Consider the graph shown below. Which description below is consistent with the graph?

a)

The object accelerates in the positive direction and then in the negative direction.

b)

The object moves upwards, reaches its peak and then falls with an acceleration.

c)

The object moves in the positive direction and then moves in the negative direction.

141.

What is the starting point of the object?

a)

2 m

b)

4 m

c)

10 m

d)

20 m

142.

What is the average velocity of this object? Use slope equation.

a)

+ 0.5 m/s

b)

-0.5 m/s

c)

+ 2 m/s

d)

-2 m/s

143.

Which one of the following graphs describes an object that is moving at a constant speed to the left (- direction)?

a)

a.

b)

b.

c)

c.

d)

d.

144.

Which one of the following graphs describes an object that is at rest?

a)

a.

b)

b.

c)

c.

d)

d.

145.

Which one of the following graphs describes an object that is moving at a constant speed to the right (+ direction)?

a)

a.

b)

b.

c)

c.

d)

d.

146.

Which one of the following graphs describes an object that is moving to the right and slowing down?

a)

a.

b)

b.

c)

c.

d)

d.

147.

What is the unit for velocity?

a)

m

b)

s

c)

m/s

d)

m/s/s

148.

On a Position-Time Graph position is located on the _________.

a)

x axis

b)

y axis

149.

On a Position-Time Graph time is located on the _________.

a)

x - axis

b)

y - axis

150.

At 8 s what is the objects position?

a)

2 m

b)

4 m

c)

10 m

d)

20 m

151.

What is the unit for position?

a)

m

b)

s

c)

m/s

d)

m/s/s

152.

What is the unit for time?

a)

m

b)

s

c)

m/s

d)

m/s/s

153.

Which of the following shows an object at rest?

a)
b)
c)
d)
154.

Which of the following show an object moving in the negative direction?

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
155.

Use the graph above and pick the most accurate description of the object's motion

a)

object is moving at constant speed

b)

object is speeding up

c)

object is at rest

d)

object is slowing down

156.

Use the picture above to choose the most accurate description of the object's motion

a)

object is at rest

b)

object is slowing down

c)

object is moving at a constant speed

d)

object is speeding up

157.

Use the picture to choose the most accurate description of the object's motion

a)

object is moving at constant speed in the positive direction

b)

object is speeding up in the negative direction

c)

object is speeding up in the positive direction

d)

object is slowing down in the negative direction

158.

Use the picture above to choose the most accurate description of the object's motion

a)

object is speeding up in the positive direction

b)

object is slowing down in the positive direction

c)

object is speeding up in the negative direction

d)

object is slowing down in the negative direction

159.

Which of the following velocity time graphs matches the position time graph above?

a)
b)
c)
d)
160.

Which of the following velocity time graphs matches the position time graph above?

a)
b)
c)
d)
161.

Which of the following velocity time graphs matches the position time graph above?

a)
b)
c)
d)
162.

Displayed above is an acceleration time graph. Select all of the graphs below which match the acceleration displayed.

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
163.

Which acceleration time graph matches the graph above?

a)
b)
c)
164.

Which acceleration time graph matches the graph above?

a)
b)
c)
165.

Which of the following graphs could match the acceleration time graph above?

a)
b)
c)
d)
166.

Which of the following cases would lead to an object slowing down?

a)

positive acceleration, positive velocity

b)

positive acceleration, negative velocity

c)

negative acceleration, positive velocity

d)

negative acceleration, negative velocity

167.

The slope of the velocity-time graph tells us the

a)

acceleration

b)

displacement

c)

velocity

d)

direction of travel

168.

The slope of the position-time graph tells us the

a)

acceleration

b)

displacement

c)

velocity

d)

direction of travel

169.

Which position time graph matches the velocity time graph displayed above?

a)
b)
c)
d)
170.

In the position vs. time graph, what type of motion does the line represent?

a)

No motion

b)

Constant velocity

c)

Acceleration

d)

Deceleration

171.

In the position vs. time graph, what type of motion does the line represent?

a)

Acceleration

b)

No motion

c)

Deceleration

d)

Constant Velocity

172.

Select the graphs that would have the acceleration displayed above

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
173.

Line A indicates that the object is

a)

Speeding up in positive direction

b)

Speeding up in negative direction

c)

moving at constant speed in negative direction

d)

moving at constant speed in positive direction

174.

Around What time object is turning and moving in the opposite direction

a)

2 sec

b)

10 sec

c)

4 sec

d)

6 sec

175.

What does the slope of a position-time graph represent?

a)

Distance

b)

Displacement

c)

Velocity

d)

Acceleration

176.

Consider the graph shown. Which description below is consistent with the graph?

a)

The object moves slowly at a constant speed and then faster at a constant speed.

b)

The object accelerates in the positive direction and then accelerates more rapidly.

c)

The object moves forward, changes direction and then accelerates more rapidly.

177.

Consider the graph shown. Which description below is consistent with the graph?

a)

The object accelerates in the positive direction and then in the negative direction.

b)

The object moves upwards, reaches its peak and then falls with an acceleration.

c)

The object moves in the positive direction and then moves in the negative direction.

178.

What is the initial position of the object?

a)

4 m

b)

6 m

c)

8 m

d)

10 m

179.

What is the average velocity of this object?

a)

+0.5 m/s

b)

-0.5 m/s

c)

+2 m/s

d)

-2 m/s

180.

Which one of the following graphs describes an object that is moving at a constant speed to the left (- direction)?

a)
b)
c)
d)
181.

Which one of the following graphs describes an object that is at rest?

a)
b)
c)
d)
182.

Which one of the following graphs describes an object that is moving at a constant speed to the right (+ direction)?

a)
b)
c)
d)
183.

Which one of the following graphs describes an object that is moving to the right and slowing down?

a)
b)
c)
d)
184.

Which dot diagram shown is consistent with the position-time data?

a)
b)
c)
185.

During which stage is the object moving away from its starting point?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

186.

During which stage is the object moving toward its starting point?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

187.

Rank the following objects from slowest to fastest.

a)

A-B-C

b)

B-A-C

c)

C-B-A

d)

A-C-B

e)

C-A-B

188.

Which of the following lines (1-6) represent motion diagram A?

a)

Graph Line 1

b)

Graph Line 3

c)

Graph Line 4

d)

Graph Line 5

e)

Graph Line 6

189.

Which of the following lines (1-6) represent motion diagram B?

a)

Graph Line 1

b)

Graph Line 2

c)

Graph Line 3

d)

Graph Line 5

e)

Graph Line 6

190.

Which is true about plot c?

a)

position is negative

b)

velocity is positive

c)

position is changing

191.

At what time does this object have a negative velocity?

a)

3 seconds

b)

7 seconds

c)

11 seconds

d)

never

192.

Consider the position vs. time graph below for cyclists A and B.

Do the cyclists start at the same point?

a)

Yes

b)

No

193.

At t= 7s, which cyclist is ahead?

a)

A

b)

B

194.

What is happening at the intersection of lines A and B?

a)

The cyclists stop

b)

The cyclists speeds are equal

c)

The cyclists are at the same position at the same time.

195.

At 7 seconds, this object's velocity is:

a)

positive

b)

zero

c)

negative

d)

can't tell from the plot

196.
Which section of the graph shows decreasing velocity?
a)
CD
b)
DE
c)
EF
d)
GH
197.
Which section of the graph shows increasing velocity?
a)
AB
b)
BC
c)
DE
d)
EF
198.
Which section of the graph shows constant velocity?
a)
AB
b)
BC
c)
EF
d)
GH
199.

Which line shows the fastest velocity? (choose all that apply)

a)

Line A

b)

Line B

c)

Line C

d)

Line D

e)

None of them

200.

For the graph of the story : a student is walking home from school and stops to talk to a friend. While talking, he realizes that he forgot his bike at school and goes back to get it. He then rides his bike home. Which part matches up with Line segment A?

a)

Walking home from school

b)

Stops to talk to a friend

c)

Goes back to school

d)

Rides his bike home

e)

None of them

201.

Between which time intervals does the object speed up/increase velocity?(velocity moves away from 0 m/s point)

a)

0-10 sec and 40-55 sec

b)

15-30 sec and 40-55 sec

c)

0-10 sec and 30-40 sec

d)

15-30 sec and 30-40 sec

202.

Between which time intervals does the object slow down/decrease velocity?(velocity move towards 0 m/s point)

a)

0-10 sec and 40-55 sec

b)

15-30 sec and 40-55 sec

c)

0-10 sec and 30-40 sec

d)

15-30 sec and 30-40 sec

203.
Is the speed constant or non-constant?
a)
constant
b)
non-constant
204.

What is happening at 0 m/min in the middle of segment C - D?

a)

Nothing is happening

b)

Change in speed

c)

Change in position

d)

Change in direction

205.

Part D of the graph is from 55s to 95s. During Part D, the velocity values are all negative. What does negative velocity mean?

a)

The object is slowing down.

b)

The object is moving in the opposite direction now.

206.

Part E of the graph is from 95s to 105s. Which of these statements is true about Part E?

a)

The object's velocity values are negative.

b)

The object's velocity values are positive.

207.

At what time does the object switch directions?

a)

15 minutes

b)

40 minutes

c)

10 minutes

d)

30 minutes

208.

Use the picture to choose the most accurate description of the object's motion

a)

object is moving at constant speed in the positive direction

b)

object is speeding up in the negative direction

c)

object is speeding up in the positive direction

d)

object is slowing down in the negative direction

209.

Use the picture above to choose the most accurate description of the object's motion

a)

object is moving with a constant velocity in the negative direction

b)

object is speeding up in the negative direction

c)

object is slowing down in the positive direction

d)

object is moving with a constant velocity in the positive direction

210.

Acceleration graphs have ______ on the y axis.(Choose 2 answers)

a)

time

b)

distance

c)

speed

d)

velocity

211.
Which graph represents the greatest acceleration?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
212.
Which graph represents zero acceleration (constant velocity)?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
213.
What is happening in this graph from point B to C?
a)
The object is going down a hill.
b)
The object is returning to its starting location.
c)
The object is slowing down.
d)
The object is staying still.
214.
Which section of the graph shows constant velocity?
a)
AB
b)
BC
c)
EF
d)
GH
215.

What is happening in section C?

a)

going down a hill

b)

speed is increasing

c)

speed is decreasing

216.

The graph shows

a)

positive velocity that's getting faster

b)

negative velocity that's getting faster

c)

negative velocity that's getting slower

d)

positive velocity that's getting slower

217.

What is happening between 3 seconds and 4 seconds?

a)

The object is moving in a negative direction.

b)

The object is returning to its starting position.

c)

The object is slowing to a stop.

d)

The object is changing direction.

218.
Which section of the graph shows acceleration?
a)
AB
b)
BC
c)
EF
d)
FG
219.

A negative acceleration means that your object is _____.

a)

doing nothing

b)

moving in circles

c)

speeding up

d)

slowing down

220.

Match the graph to the description:

"The car is accelerating."

a)
b)
c)
d)
221.

Match the graph to the description:

"The car is slowing down."

a)
b)
c)
d)
222.

What is the motion shown in this velocity time graph?

a)

moving with a constant positive velocity

b)

Speeding up in the positive direction

c)

slowing down in the positive direction

d)

speeding up in the negative direction

223.
According to this velocity graph, velocity is negative and acceleration is ___________.  So speed is ___________
a)
positive, increasing
b)
negative, increasing
c)
negative, decreasing
d)
positive, decreasing
224.
According to this velocity graph, velocity is negative and acceleration is ___________.  So speed is ___________
a)
positive, increasing
b)
negative, increasing
c)
negative, decreasing
d)
positive, decreasing
225.
When velocity and acceleration are both negative, then the particle is _____________
a)
slowing down
b)
speeding up
c)
changing direction
d)
swagging
226.

Which graph might represent the acceleration of a jet plane moving down a runway from a rest position?

a)

Graph 1

b)

Graph 2

c)

Graph 3

d)

Graph 4

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