Motion

The graph below represents the motion of an object. According to the graph, as time increases, the velocity of the object:

a

Increase

Remain Constant

Decrease

The displacement-time graph below represents the motion of a cart initially moving forward along a straight line. During which interval is the cart moving forward at constant speed?

c

DE

CD

BC

AB

Which graph best represents the motion of an object whose speed is increasing?

b

1

3

2

Neither

The graph below shows the velocity of a race car moving along a straight line as a function of time. What is the magnitude of the displacement of the car from t = 2.0 seconds to t = 4.0 seconds?

b

80 M

60 M

40 M

20 M

Which graph best represents the motion of an object initially at rest and accelerating uniformly?

c

2

4

1

3

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The graph below shows the relationship between speed and time for two objects, A and B. Compared with the acceleration of object B, the acceleration of object A is

a

Twice as great

One-third as great

The same

Three times as great

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Which pair of graphs represent the same motion?

a

3

4

2

1

The graph below represents the relationship between distance and time for an object in motion. During which interval is the speed of the object changing?

c

CD

AB

DE

BC

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What is the meaning of the slope on a distance versus time graph?

• Acceleration

• Speed

• Momentum

• Displacement

During which interval is the object not moving?

d

C to D

D to E

B to C

Only at point A

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