Position-Time Graph Quiz

What is a position-time graph?

• A position-time graph is a graphical representation that shows the acceleration of an object as a function of time.

• A position-time graph is a graphical representation that shows the velocity of an object as a function of time.

• A position-time graph is a graphical representation that shows the distance traveled by an object as a function of time.

• A position-time graph is a graphical representation that shows the position of an object as a function of time.

How is a position-time graph represented?

• By plotting position and time on the same axis.

• By plotting position on the x-axis and time on the y-axis.

• By plotting time on the y-axis and position on the x-axis.

• By plotting position on the y-axis and time on the x-axis.

What does the x-axis represent in a position-time graph?

• distance

• acceleration

• time

• velocity

What does the y-axis represent in a position-time graph?

• acceleration

• speed

• time

• position or vertical distance

How is the slope of a position-time graph calculated?

• Change in time divided by change in position

• Average position divided by average time

• Change in position divided by change in time

• Change in position multiplied by change in time

What does a positive slope indicate in a position-time graph?

• The object is at rest.

• The object is moving in the negative direction.

• The object is accelerating.

• The object is moving in the positive direction.

What does a negative slope indicate in a position-time graph?

• The object is moving in the negative direction.

• The object is accelerating in the negative direction.

• The object is moving in the positive direction.

• The object is at rest.

What does a horizontal line on a position-time graph represent?

• The object is moving at a constant speed.

• The object is accelerating.

• The object is at rest or not changing its position over time.

• The object is moving in a circular path.

What does a vertical line on a position-time graph represent?

• The object is moving at a constant speed.

• The object is accelerating.

• The object is moving in a circular path.

• The object is at rest or not moving.

How can you determine the velocity from a position-time graph?

• Find the area under the graph.

• Count the number of points on the graph.

• Find the slope of the graph.

• Divide the y-axis values by the x-axis values.