Motion

The slope of a distance vs. time graph shows an object's

• displacement
• velocity
• acceleration
• location

On a distance vs. time graph, the steeper the slope _____

• the slower the speed
• the faster the speed
• less acceleration
• greater acceleration

LT4: The graph shows Ashley riding her bike to Maria's house. 
What was occurring from point B to point C?

• She was increasing her speed.
• She stopped for 4 minutes
• She was decreasing in speed
• She is accelerating for 4 minutes

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LT4: The graph shows Ashley riding her bike to Maria's house. 
What is occurring from point A to point B?

• they are traveling at a constant speed
• they are decreasing in speed
• they stopped to take a break

What does this graph represent?

• Constant speed
• Acceleration
• Not moving

Changes in our speed, direction  or both are called _________.

• gravity
• changes
• acceleration
• deceleration

What type of motion is being depicted by these lines?

• Constant Speed
• Acceleration
• Not moving
• Deacceleration

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What type of motion is represented in this graph?

• Constant speed
• Acceleration
• Not moving
• Negative acceleration

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What is happening at D?

• Stationary
• Accelerating
• Fast steady speed; moving away from the starting position
• Slower steady speed; moving away from the starting position

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What is happening at E?

• Stationary
• Accelerating
• Fast steady speed; moving away from the starting position
• Steady speed; returning to start position

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