AP Physics Graphing Basics

Which runner had a head start?

• A
• B
• C

What is happening in this graph from point B to C?

• The object is going down a hill.

• The object is returning to its starting location.

• The object is slowing down.

• The object is staying still.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

How many times does this object STOP moving?

• None
• Once
• Twice
• Three times

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

At which letter(s) is the slope negative?

• a

• b

• c

• d

At which letter(s) is the velocity zero?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What equation is indicated by this line?

• $y=kx^2$

• $y=k\sqrt{x}$

• $y=\frac{k}{x^2}$

• $y=kx$

What is the equation indicated by this graph?

• $y=kx$

• $y=k\sqrt{x}$

• $y=\ \frac{k}{x^2}$

• $y=kx^2$

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-2

NGSS.HS-LS2-4

 $\Delta$  What does this sign mean?

• proportional to

• equal to 

• change in 

• therefore

Which variable is usually placed on the horizontal axis?

• independent

• dependent

Which of these Greek letters is the sign for a proportionality?

• $\infty$

• $\Delta$

• $\theta$

• $\propto$