Use the slope and coordinate values on a position-time graph to determine speed, velocity, distance, and displacement values.
Determine the velocity of the object whose motion is represented by the position-time graph. Use a + or a – sign to indicate direction.
Velocity
m/s
Consider the position-time graphs of Objects 1 and 2. How much faster is Object 1 moving than Object 2 at a time of 4.5 seconds?
Object 1 is ...
m/s faster than Object 2.
Hudson is the best singles player on South's Boys Tennis team. The position-time graph represents his motion along the baseline during one of the points in the recent match against cross-town rival North.
Determine Hudson's total displacement during the 6.0 seconds. Include the appropriate +/- sign.
Displacement
m
Determine the distance Hudson moved during the 6.0 seconds.
Distance
What is Hudson's average speed during these 6.0 seconds of motion?
Ave. Speed (0-6 s)
What is Hudson's average velocity (include direction as a + or -) during the first 5.0 seconds? Include the appropriate +/- sign.
Ave. Velocity (0-5 s)
Matt was stocking shelves last Sunday evening down at the Hy-Vee Grocery Store. The position-time graph depicts his movements along one of the aisles.
What overall distance did Matt walk during the 30.0 seconds?
What is Matt's overall displacement after 30.0 seconds? (Enter a – value if applicable.)
What is Matt's average speed during these 30.0 seconds?
Average Speed
What is Matt's average velocity during these 30.0 seconds? (Enter a – value if applicable.)
Average Velocity
How fast is Matt walking at 3.1 seconds?
Speed
How fast is Matt walking at 8.7 seconds?