Understanding Graphing Motion Concepts

What is the formula for calculating the average speed of an object?

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following graphs represents an object moving at a constant speed?

• A straight horizontal line on a distance-time graph

• A straight diagonal line on a distance-time graph

• A curved line on a distance-time graph

• A vertical line on a distance-time graph

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If an object is accelerating, what will the shape of its velocity-time graph be?

• A horizontal line

• A vertical line

• A straight diagonal line

• A curved line

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What does the slope of a distance-time graph represent?

• Acceleration

• Speed

• Time

• Distance

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Which of the following is the correct unit for measuring acceleration?

• m/s

• m/s²

• m²/s

• s/m²

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What is the formula for calculating the acceleration of an object?

What does the area under a velocity-time graph represent?

• Acceleration

• Displacement

• Speed

• Time

Which of the following graphs represents an object at rest?

• A straight horizontal line on a velocity-time graph

• A straight diagonal line on a velocity-time graph

• A curved line on a velocity-time graph

• A vertical line on a velocity-time graph

What does the slope of a velocity-time graph represent?

• Acceleration

• Displacement

• Speed

• Time

Which of the following is the correct unit for measuring speed?

• m/s

• m/s²

• m²/s

• s/m