Understanding Motion Graphs and Maps

Front

How can I determine which object is going faster in a position vs. time graph?

Back

By analyzing or calculating the slope of the graph.

Front

What does a horizontal line on a velocity vs. time graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving at a constant velocity.

Front

Which of the following lines shows the object is moving back? (Options: A, B, C, D)

Back

Line A shows the object is moving back.

Front

How can you find the displacement of an object from a position-time graph?

Back

By measuring the distance between two points on the graph.

Front

Calculate the distance travelled in section B.

Back

150 m.

Front

What does a steep slope on a position vs. time graph represent?

Back

A high speed of the object.

Front

What does a flat line on a position vs. time graph indicate?

Back

The object is at rest.

Front

How do you interpret the area under a velocity vs. time graph?

Back

It represents the displacement of the object.

Front

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

Back

The object is moving in the opposite direction.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.