Force and Motion with Graphs

Which graph shows the object standing still?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What is the line on this graph showing?

• moving away from starting point at a constant speed

• moving back towards the starting point at a constant speed

• acceleration (getting faster)

• deceleration (getting slower)

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Which graph is showing a faster constant speed?

• B

• F

• They show the same speed

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Acceleration occurs when an object changes its speed or ______.

• direction

• force

• inertia

• mass

What does this graph represent?

• Constant speed

• Acceleration

• Not moving

If a student rides her skateboard on a straight road and does not speed up or slow down, she is traveling with a

• constant acceleration

• constant velocity

• positive acceleration

• negative acceleration

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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Which runner had a head start?

• A

• B

• C

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Which graph is showing acceleration (getting faster)

• D

• E

• both D and E

• neither D or E

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At 60 seconds, how far had this object traveled? 

• 0 m

• 10 m

• 20 m

• 40 m

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