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 position 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.

How is time represented on a position-time graph?

• vertical axis

• diagonal axis

• curved axis

• horizontal axis

How is position represented on a position-time graph?

• Vertical axis

• Horizontal axis

• Diagonal axis

• Curved axis

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

• Motion in two directions

• Acceleration

• Motion in one direction

• Rest

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

• Acceleration

• Rest

• Uniform motion

• Motion in one direction

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

• 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 on a position-time graph indicate?

• No motion

• Opposite direction

• Same direction

• Stationary

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

• Calculate the slope of the position-time graph.

• Find the area under the position-time graph.

• Count the number of points on the graph.

• Measure the distance traveled and divide it by the time taken.

What does a curved line on a position-time graph indicate?

• The object is moving at a constant speed.

• The object is at rest.

• The object's velocity is changing.

• The object is accelerating.

How can you determine the acceleration of an object from a position-time graph?

• Find the slope of the position-time graph.

• Divide the position by the time.

• Count the number of points on the graph.

• Find the area under the position-time graph.