Motion Graphs 9M1

Interpreting Different Types of Motion Graphs This assignment focuses on interpreting motion graphs. The two types of motion graphs addressed are Speed Graphs and Acceleration Graphs. Be careful to identify the dependent variable in each question. If the dependent variable is distance and the independent is time, the graph is a speed graph. If the dependent variable is velocity and the independent is time, then the graph is an acceleration graph. This assignment is in two sections, each following a video tutorial of interpreting graphs. Speed Graph (Distance on y axis Time on x axis) Distance on y axis Time on x axis. 1- A distance graph can be useful when calculating - an object's speed an object's mass an object's location at any given time an object's volume 2- Which runner stopped for a rest? Albert Bob Charlie 3- What is this Distance graph showing? Constant Speed slowing down Deceleration No Motion 4- What is the slope of the line in the above graph? 5 m 5 m 15 m 0 5- What is happening at point A? Deceleration Constant Speed Acceleration No Motion 6- Which runner won the race (ran the farthest the fastest)? A B C Interpreting Acceleration Graphs. Acceleration graphs show velocity on the dependent (y) axis and time on the independent (y) axis. Stop the video at 3:20. 7- On this Speed graph, during which interval is the object not moving? B to C D to E Point H only Point A only 8- During which interval does the object have a negative acceleration? C to D F to G E to F A to B 9- What is the acceleration at point B 10 m 10 m 20 m 20 m 10- An object "in motion" means the object must be - slowing down speeding up changing position stopping