Graphing Motion Practice
10 problems · instant feedback · full explanations
Slope of x-t is velocity; slope of v-t is acceleration; area under v-t is displacement. Master these three translations and graphs become easy.
Q1.
The slope of a position-time graph gives:
Multiple choice · Easy
Q2.
A horizontal line on a position-time graph means the object is:
Multiple choice · Easy
Q3.
A velocity-time graph shows a constant 5 m/s for 2 s. What is the displacement? (m)
Numerical answer (m) · Medium
Q4.
The slope of a velocity-time graph gives:
Multiple choice · Medium
Q5.
A v-t graph is a triangle from (0,0) to (5 s, 10 m/s). What is the total displacement? (m)
Numerical answer (m) · Hard
Q6.
A curved position-time graph indicates:
Multiple choice · Medium
Q7.
A downward-sloping position-time graph means motion in the negative direction.
True / False · Easy
Q8.
The area under an acceleration-time graph gives displacement.
True / False · Medium
Q9.
A velocity-time graph rises from 0 to 20 m/s over 10 s. What is the acceleration? (m/s²)
Numerical answer (m/s²) · Hard
Q10.
For constant acceleration from rest, the velocity-time graph is:
Multiple choice · Hard