Interpreting Distance-Time Graphs

Which graph matches the scenario?

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Which graph matches the scenario?

A cheetah stalks his prey, moving slowly and stopping occasionally.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which graph matches the scenario?

A panda moves slowly at a constant speed for 40 seconds before stopping.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable?

• As time increase, distance decreases

• As time increases, distance increases

• As time decreases, distance decreases

• As time decreases, distance increases

What's happening in line A-B?

• The runner is running toward the Start

• The runner is running away from the Start

• The runner is Not moving

• None of the above

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What's happening in line B-C?

• The runner is running toward the Start

• The runner is running away from the Start

• The runner is Not moving

• None of the above

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What's happening in line C-D?

• The runner is running toward the Start

• The runner is running away from the Start

• The runner is Not moving

• None of the above

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

How long did the runner stop during line D-E?

• 1 second

• 2 seconds

• 3 seconds

• 4 seconds

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What distance did the runner run from line E-F?

• 10 meters

• 15 meters

• 20 meters

• 25 meters

How many times did the runner stop?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4