Distance and Time Graphs

What is happening at C?

• Stationary

• Accelerating

• Fast steady speed; moving away from the starting position

• Slower steady speed; moving away from the starting position

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The graph shows Ashley riding her bike to Maria's house. 
What is occurring from point A to point B?

• they are traveling at a constant speed

• they are decreasing in speed

• they stopped to take a break

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The graph shows Ashley riding her bike to Maria's house. 
What was occurring from point B to point C?

• She was increasing her speed.

• She stopped for 4 minutes

• She was decreasing in speed

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

According to the graph how far does the person travel in the first 5 seconds?

• 2 m

• 10 m

• 0 m

• 5 m

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which graph shows the object standing still?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Molly is watching a wind-up toy walking across a table. She observes that the toy covers 1 cm every second for 10 seconds. Which graph do you think most closely represents the toy's  journey across the table?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What does this graph represent?

• Constant Speed

• Acceleration

• Not moving

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What does this graph represent?

• Constant speed

• Acceleration

• Not moving

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is happening in this graph from point B to C?

• The object is going down a hill.

• The object is returning to its starting location.

• The object is slowing down.

• The object is staying still.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

A student runs two times around a running path at a local park.  Each lap is 3 km.  The student completes the first lap in 20 minutes.  The student then sits on a bench and rest for 5 minutes before completing the second lap in 25 minutes.  Which graph bests represents the student's motion?

• F

• G

• H

• J