Rough draft of motion graphs
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TEKS 7.7C, 7.1F
Analyzing an
Object’s Motion
KEY IDEAS
• How can you interpret a distance-time graph?
• How can you plot a distance-time graph?
Words to Know
slope
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How can you interpret a distance-time graph?
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How can you interpret a distance-time graph? continued
A distance-time graph plots an object’s distance over time. The slope of a graph is the steepness of the line. The slope of a distance-time graph is speed. Changes in slope show changes in motion.
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Multiple Choice
The slope of a distance time graph is ______.
steep
gentle
constant
speed
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Multiple Choice
Changes in the _____ show changes in the _______.
time and slope
slope and motion
distance and time
slope and steepness
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Multiple Choice
A distance-time graph plots an objects _______ over _____.
speed over time
distance over speed
slope over distance
distance over time
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Matching Objects and Motions
SEP Interpret Match each line on the
distance-time graph to one of the objects.
A
B
C
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Matching Objects and Motions Answers
SEP Interpret Match each line on the
distance-time graph to one of the objects.
A
B
C
C
A
B
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How can you plot
a distance-time
graph?
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How can you plot
a distance-time
graph? continued
Distance-time graphs are made by observing
positions at specific points in time. Some graphs are simple. Others are more
complicated.
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Plot Distance-and-Time Data
SEP Construct Graphs Plot the values from the table to complete the distance-time graph. Connect the points with the lines.
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Draw
Plot the data onto the graph.
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Plot Distance-and-Time Data Answers
SEP Construct Graphs Plot the values from the table to complete
the distance-time graph. Connect the points with the lines.
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Multiple Choice
Constant Motion
Deceleration
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Multiple Choice
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Multiple Choice
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Multiple Choice
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Multiple Choice
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Multiple Choice
TEKS 7.7C, 7.1F
Analyzing an
Object’s Motion
KEY IDEAS
• How can you interpret a distance-time graph?
• How can you plot a distance-time graph?
Words to Know
slope
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