Motion and Acceleration Graphs

Acceleration occurs when an object changes its speed or ______.

• direction

• force

• inertia

• mass

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What does this graph represent?

• Constant speed

• Acceleration

• Not moving

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is happening at E?

• Stationary

• Accelerating

• Fast steady speed; moving away from the starting position

• Steady speed; returning to start position

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which runner had a head start?

• A

• B

• C

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which graph shows the object standing still?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which runner stopped for a rest?

• Albert

• Bob

• Charlie

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

 Every morning, Tom walks along a straight road from his home to the bus stop. Below, is a graph representing Tom’s trip to school.
- What is the distance covered through the second segment, which is between 50 seconds, and 70 seconds?

• 40 meters

• 60 meters

• 80 meters

• 20 meters

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

During which interval is the object speeding up?

• A to B

• B to C

• D to E

• E to F

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

This is a velocity-time graph.  What is the object doing in segment C?

• Positive acceleration

• Negative acceleration

• Constant Velocity

• Not moving

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is happening at E?

• Stationary

• Accelerating

• Fast steady speed; moving away from the starting position

• Steady speed; returning to start position

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1