Calculating Speed from Position vs Time Graphs

What is the formula for calculating speed?

• Speed = Distance + Time

• Speed = Distance / Time

• Speed = Distance x Time

• Speed = Time / Distance

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

If a person travels 30 meters in 2 seconds, what is their speed?

• 15 meters per second

• 25 meters per second

• 10 meters per second

• 20 meters per second

What is the distance traveled in line segment A?

• 20 meters

• 35 meters

• 25 meters

• 30 meters

How much time did it take to travel the distance in line segment A?

• 1 second

• 2 seconds

• 3 seconds

• 4 seconds

What is the speed for line segment B?

• 10 meters per second

• 15 meters per second

• 20 meters per second

• 25 meters per second

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the distance traveled in line segment B?

• 25 meters

• 20 meters

• 15 meters

• 10 meters

What is the speed for line segment C?

• 30 meters per second

• 0 meters per second

• 10 meters per second

• 20 meters per second

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the distance traveled in line segment C?

• 20 meters

• 30 meters

• 10 meters

• 0 meters

What is the speed for line segment D?

• 5 meters per second

• 6.5 meters per second

• 7.5 meters per second

• 8 meters per second

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the distance traveled in line segment D?

• 35 meters

• 20 meters

• 25 meters

• 30 meters