Motion Speed Distance vs Time Graphs Review

Examine the distance vs. time graph below and determine which of the following statements best describes the motion displayed on the graph.

• The object is moving away from the starting point at a constant speed.

• The object is increasing in speed.

• The object is not moving.

• The object is decreasing in speed.

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The graphs show the distance and time traveled by objects x and y. What statement are correct about the two objects?

• Neither object is traveling at a constant speed and object x is traveling slower than object y.

• Both are traveling at a constant speed but object x is traveling faster than object y.

• Objects x and y are traveling at the same speed.

• Objects x and y are speeding up over time.

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Which object is traveling the fastest in the graph?

• race car

• cruising jet

• flying eagle

• galloping horse

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What is speed?

• How far you go

• How fast you accelerate

• How much distance is covered over a period of time

• The change in location of an object.

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The distance-time graph below represents the motion of a cart initially moving forward along a straight line.

*During which interval is the cart moving forward at constant speed?

• Between points A and B

• Between points B and C

• Between points C and D

• Between points D and E

Lucy the Llama ran 50 meters in 10 seconds. What is Lucy's speed?

• 50 meters

• 5 meters per second

• 1 second per meter

• 10 seconds

Refer to the velocity - time graph of a fast moving car below. At what time did the car reverse direction?

• at 2 seconds

• at 4 seconds

• at 6 seconds

• at 7 seconds

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Deb walked to the ice cream shop. Sat and ate her ice cream and then went for a run.

Which graph matches this motion?

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• 
• 

What is happening at A?

• Stationary

• Accelerating

• Slower 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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