Reading Time Distance Graphs

What is happening at D?

• 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

What does this graph represent?

• Constant speed

• Acceleration

• Not moving

Which runner had a head start?

• A

• B

• C

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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

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

Edward drove 80 miles from his home to London.

He stopped and visited his friend Nicola on the way. Here is the distance-time graph for the journey.

How far was Edward from home when he visited Nicola?

• 30 miles

• 40 miles

• 10 miles

• 45 miles

How far does the cyclist travel between A and B?

• 600 meters

• 800 meters

• 1200 meters

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How long did Bob take to complete the race?

• 17 seconds

• 12 seconds

• 14 seconds

• 15 seconds

How far was Edward from home when he visited Nicola?

• 20 MILES

• 30 MILES

• 40 MILES

How far had the car traveled at 8 seconds?

• 50 meters

• 100 meters

• 150 meters

• 175 meters