Speed and Acceleration Graphs

At what point is the speed the greatest?

• C-D

• B-C

• A-B

• D-E

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is happening during point C to D?

• not moving

• increasing speed at a constant rate

• moving at a constant speed

• moving at 0 m/s² acceleration

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What is happening during point A to B?

• not moving

• increasing speed at a constant rate

• moving at a constant speed

• moving at 10 m/s² acceleration

Match the graph to the description:

"The car is traveling at a constant speed."

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Match the graph to the description:

"The car is accelerating."

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Match the graph to the description:

"The car is slowing down."

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Match the graph to the description:

"The car is stationary."

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According to the graph how far does the person travel in the first 5 seconds?

• 2 m
• 10 m
• 0 m
• 5 m

Describe the speed of the object from 4-6 seconds using the distance vs. time graph.

• Increasing speed
• Decreasing speed
• Not moving
• Constant speed

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which graph is showing a faster constant speed?

• B
• F
• They show the same speed

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1