PS.7.1.3 & PS.7.1.4 - Motion Graphing

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

• Acceleration

• Speed

• Time

• Distance

On a speed graph, which two variables are plotted on the axes?

• Speed and acceleration

• Distance and time

• Velocity and time

• Position and acceleration

What is the unit of time commonly used in these graphs?

• Meter (m)

• Second (s)

• Kilometer (km)

• Hour (h)

What does a straight, horizontal line on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

• Increasing speed

• Stationary/no motion

• Decreasing speed

• Constant acceleration

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is shown on the y-axis of an acceleration graph?

• Time

• Distance

• Speed

• Velocity

What does the slope of a position vs. time graph represent?

• Acceleration

• Velocity

• Distance

• Time

Which of the following best describes an acceleration graph?

• A straight, horizontal line

• A curved line

• A vertical line

• A dotted line

If the distance between two points is measured, what is being determined?

• The time taken

• The length of the path

• The speed

• The acceleration

On a speed graph, what does a steeper slope indicate?

• Slower speed

• Faster speed

• No motion

• Decreasing distance

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which graph shows speed on the y-axis and time on the x-axis?

• Distance vs. time graph

• Acceleration graph

• Position vs. time graph

• Velocity graph