Describing Motion Graphs

Which runner won the race?

• Albert

• Bob

• Charlie

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What does a straight line on a distance vs. time graph indicate about the object's motion?

• The object is speeding up.

• The object is moving at a constant speed.

• The object is slowing down.

• The object is changing direction.

What does the slope of a line represent in a distance vs. time graph?

• Acceleration

• Speed

• Time

• Distance

In the context of a distance vs. time graph, what does the rise over run (slope) specifically represent?

• Time over distance

• Distance over time

• Acceleration

• Displacement

What can be inferred about an object's motion if the line on a distance vs. time graph is becoming steeper?

• The object is moving at a constant speed.

• The object is coming towards the reference point.

• The object is speeding up.

• The object is stationary.

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If the line on a distance vs. time graph is leveling out, what does it suggest about the object's motion?

• The object is moving away from the reference point at a constant speed.

• The object is coming towards the reference point at a constant speed.

• The object is changing direction.

• The object is slowing down.

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On a distance vs. time graph, what does a downward sloping line indicate?

• The object is stationary.

• The object is moving at a constant speed away from the reference point.

• The object is moving at a constant speed towards the reference point.

• The object is speeding up.

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What does a horizontal line on a distance vs. time graph represent?

• An object moving at a constant speed

• An object accelerating

• An object not moving

• An object decelerating

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What does a curved line on a distance vs. time graph indicate about the object's motion?

• The object is moving at a constant speed.

• The object is accelerating or decelerating.

• The object is stationary.

• The object is changing direction.

In a velocity vs. time graph, what does the area under the curve represent?

• Distance traveled

• Acceleration

• Velocity

• Time