Graphs of Motion Quiz

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

• Acceleration

• Speed

• Distance

• Time

On a velocity vs time graph, what does a horizontal line indicate?

• Changing velocity

• Constant velocity

• Increasing acceleration

• Decreasing distance

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If a distance vs time graph is a straight line sloping upwards, what does this mean about the object's motion?

• The object is at rest

• The object is moving at a constant speed

• The object is accelerating

• The object is moving backward

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What is the unit of velocity in the SI system?

• Meter

• Second

• Meter per second

• Kilometer

Which of the following best describes the area under a velocity vs time graph?

• Acceleration

• Distance traveled

• Speed

• Slope

If the slope of a distance vs time graph is zero, what does this indicate?

• The object is moving at a constant speed

• The object is at rest

• The object is accelerating

• The object is moving backward

A velocity vs time graph shows a straight line sloping downwards. What does this indicate?

• Constant velocity

• Increasing velocity

• Decreasing velocity

• Constant distance

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What does a curved line on a distance vs time graph indicate?

• Constant speed

• Acceleration

• No movement

• Constant velocity

If a car travels 100 meters in 20 seconds, what is its average speed?

• 2 m/s

• 5 m/s

• 10 m/s

• 20 m/s

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Given a distance vs time graph where the distance increases by 10 meters every 2 seconds, what is the speed of the object?

• 2 m/s

• 5 m/s

• 10 m/s

• 20 m/s