Kinematics with Graphs

Acceleration vs time graphs for five objects are shown below. All axes have the same scale. Which object had the greatest change in velocity during the interval?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

When is the acceleration the most negative?

• R to T

• T to V

• V

• X

• X to Z

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

The following graph shows the motion of an object. Which sentence is the best interpretation?

• The object is moving with a constant, non-zero acceleration

• The object does not move

• The object is moving with a uniformly increasing velocity

• The object is moving at a constant velocity

• The object is moving with a uniformly increasing acceleration.

An elevator moves from the basement to the tenth floor of a building. The mass of the elevator is 1000 kg and it moves as shown in the velocity-time graph below. How far does it move during the first three seconds of motion?

• 0.75 m

• 1.33 m

• 4.0 m

• 6.0 m

• 12.0 m

The velocity at the 2 second point is:

• 0.4 m s^-1

• 2.0 m s^-1

• 2.5 m s^-1

• 5.0 m s^-1

• 10.0 m s^-1

This graph shows velocity vs time for a car of mass 1.5 x 10³ kg. What was the acceleration at the end of 90 s?

• 0.22 m s^-2

• 0.33 m s^-2

• 1.0 m s^-2

• 9.8 m s^-2

• 20 m s^-2

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

The motion of an object travelling in a straight line is represented by the following graph. At time=65 s the magnitude of the instantaneous acceleration of the object was most nearly:

• 1 m s^-2

• 2 m s^-2

• 9.8 m s^-2

• 30 m s^-2

• 34 m s^-2

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

The graph shows the object's motion. Which sentence is a correct interpretation?

• The object rolls along a flat surface. Then it rolls forward down a hill, and then finally stops.

• The object doesn't move at first. Then it rolls forward down a hill and finally stops.

• The object is moving at a constant velocity. Then it slows down and stops.

• The object doesn't move at first. Then it moves backwards and then finally stops.

• The object moves along a flat area, moves backwards down a hill, and then it keeps moving.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

An object starts from rest and undergoes a positive, constant acceleration for ten seconds. It then continues on with a constant velocity. Which of the following graphs correctly describe the situation?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

Five objects move according to the following acceleration vs time graphs. Which has the smallest change in velocity during the three second interval?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1