Distance and Time Graphs and Basic Motion/Force

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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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What does this graph represent?

• Constant speed
• Acceleration
• Not moving

In which of the following graphs below are both runners moving at the same speed?

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Match the description to the graph:

"The car is coming back."

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Match the description to the graph:

"The car is traveling at a constant speed."

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Segment B-C The bus is _________________.

• at rest

• returning (to original position)

• moving forward

If you travel 10 miles in 5 minutes, what is your speed?

• 10 mi/min
• 15 mi/min
• 50 mi/min
• 2 mi/min

At what point is the speed the greatest?

• C-D

• B-C

• A-B

• D-E

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Match the graph to the description:

"The car is slowing down."

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

• Accelerating gradually

• Stopping

• Slowing down constantly

• Speeding up constantly

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5