Calculating Speed and Motion Graphs

Why do the values on the graph form a straight line?

• The speed is constant

• The distance remains unchanged.

• The direction of motion stays the same.

• The speed gradually increases over time.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which graph shows an object not moving?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What does this graph represent?

• Constant Speed

• Acceleration

• Not moving

What does this graph represent?

• Constant speed

• Acceleration

• Not moving

This graph demonstrates an object that is -

• At a constant speed

• Increasing speed

• Decreasing speed

• Stationary

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Find the average speed represented on this graph. (Hint: total distance/total time)

• 0.3 km/min

• 3.33 km/min

• 0.3 km/hr

• 3.33 km/hr

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

This graph demonstrates an object that is -

• At a constant speed

• Increasing speed

• Decreasing speed

• Stationary

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

List the correct sequence from slowest to fastest

• flat line - steepest line - gradual line

• flat line - gradual line - steepest line

• steepest line - gradual line - flat line

• gradual line - flat line - steepest line

How fast is uncle Billy running if it takes him 30 minutes to travel 240 meters?

• 10 m/m

• 6 m/m

• 8 m/m

• 5 m/m

What happened during A to B point?

• not moving

• increasing speed at a constant rate

• moving at a constant speed

• acceleration

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1