Distance vs Time

The faster an object moves,

• the greater the slope of the graph

• the smaller the slope of the graph

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the best interpretation of this graph?

• Hannah rides a train to visit her grandma.

• Audrey walks from a friend's house home.

• A sloth walks from the zoo to her natural habitat.

What is the best interpretation of this graph?

• Andre walks to the gas station

• Ryan runs home from school

• Kennedy walks home from the park

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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

Which graph represents and object at a constant speed?

• A straight horizontal line

• A straight diagonal line

• A straight vertical line

• A curved line

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

How many seconds does it takes for a child to walk to class if they move at 0.5 m/s and have to walk 250 meters?

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

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

• Speed

• Acceleration

• Distance

• Time

If a car travels at a constant speed, what shape will its distance vs time graph be?

• A straight horizontal line

• A straight diagonal line

• A curved line

• A straight vertical line

Which of the following graphs represents an object that is accelerating?

• A straight diagonal line

• A curved line

• A straight horizontal line

• A straight vertical line

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1