Motion Graph 3/18

Which graph represents an object that is decreasing in speed?

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A student goes on a bike ride, and graphs their motion. Explain the motion of the student's bike ride.

• The student is stopped, accelerates, and stops again.

• The student rides slowly, increases his speed, and increases speed again.

• The student starts riding, but suddenly stops

This graph shows the movement of an object. When is the object at rest?

• Between 0 and 1 second

• Between 1 and 2 seconds

• Between 2 and 5 seconds

• Between 5 and 6 seconds

Which item will require the most force to move?

• an empty wagon

• a wagon full of bricks

• a wagon full of apples

• a wagon full of feathers

Macie’s job at the bookstore requires her to move several heavy boxes of books. How

can Macie use the least amount of force to move the boxes?

• by packing the books in smaller boxes

• by stacking the boxes and pulling them out of the storage room

• by stacking the boxes and pushing them out of the storage room

This graph shows the movement of an earthworm. When did the earthworm move the greatest distance?

• between 0 and 1 minutes

• between 1 and 3 minutes

• between 3 and 4 minutes

This table shows the mass of four toy cars. Which car will roll the farthest when all cars are pushed at the same time with the same amount of force?

• Car W

• Car X

• Car Y

• Car Z

Which runner won the race?

• Green runner

• Red runner

This graph shows the change in position of an object over time. Which statement best explains the movement of the object?

• It remains at rest.

• It gets faster over time.

• It maintains a steady speed.

• It returns to its starting point.

This graph shows the movement of an object. Which statement describes the movement of the object over four hours?

• The object started moving and then stopped.

• The object moved positions as time increased.

• The object started moving and then reversed motion.

• The object stayed in the same position as time increased.