1D Motion- velocity vs. time graphs

Question 1

How do you determine how fast an object is moving on a v vs. t graph?

Answer 1

y-axis

Question 2

How do you determine the direction an object is moving on a v vs. t graph?

Answer 2

Above or below x-axis

Question 3

Which direction is an object moving if the velocity is negative on a v vs. t graph?

Answer 3

Toward the origin

Question 4

Which direction is an object moving if the velocity is positive on a v vs. t graph?

Answer 4

Away from the origin

Question 5

How do you determine the displacement of an object on a v vs. t graph?

Answer 5

Area under the line

Question 6

What does a line with a slope of zero indicate on a v vs. t graph?

Answer 6

Constant velocity

Question 7

What does a positive sloped line indicate on a v vs. t graph?

Answer 7

Positive accleration

Question 8

What does a negative sloped line indicate on a v vs. t graph?

Answer 8

Negative acceleration

Question 9

How do you determine the acceleration of an object on a v vs. t graph?

Answer 9

slope

Question 10

What does an object at rest look like on a v vs. t graph?

Answer 10

Line on the x-axis