Motion graphs Quiz
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1. The gradient of a velocity–time graph is:
- A. Distance
- B. Acceleration
- C. Speed
- D. Displacement
2. Velocity rises uniformly from 2 m s to 14 m s in 4 s. The acceleration is:
- A. 12 m s⁻²
- B. 3.5 m s⁻²
- C. 4 m s⁻²
- D. 3 m s⁻²
3. The area under an acceleration–time graph gives:
- A. The change in velocity
- B. The distance travelled
- C. The displacement
- D. The speed
4. A horizontal line on a displacement–time graph means the object is:
- A. Accelerating uniformly
- B. Moving at constant speed
- C. Moving with constant velocity of 1 m s⁻¹
- D. At rest
5. Speed rises from 0 to 10 m s⁻¹ in 5 s, stays at 10 m s⁻¹ for 20 s, then falls to 0 in 5 s. The distance is:
- A. 200 m
- B. 250 m
- C. 300 m
- D. 150 m