Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ILOCOS NORTE

Science 7
Quarter 3 – Module 2:
Motion Graphs

MELC: Create and interpret visual representation of the

motion of objects such as tape charts and motion graphs.
(S7FE-IIIb-3 )

Prepared by:

HANYLYN R. FLORES
Davila National High School
Science- Grade 7
Share-A-Resource-Program
Quarter 3 – Module 2: Motion Graphs
First Edition, 2020

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Science
Quarter 3 – Module 2:
Motion Graphs
Introductory Message
This Contextualized Learning Module (CLM) is prepared so that you, our dear
learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions,
directions, exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each
lesson with ease.
This CLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-step
as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.

Pre-test is provided to measure your prior knowledge on the lesson. This will
show you if you need to proceed in completing this module or if you need to ask your
facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of the lesson. At the
end of this module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check your learning. Answer
keys are provided for all activities and tests. We trust that you will be honest in using
them.

In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher is also provided
to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how they can best help
you in your home-based learning.

Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part of
this CLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and tests. Likewise,
read the instructions carefully before performing each task.

If you have any question in using this CLM or any difficulty in answering the
tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.

Thank you.
 What I Need to Know

In Module 1, you enabled to describe examples of motion along a straight line.

Motion is defined as the change in position over an interval of time. Therefore, you
describe motion in terms of the positions of a moving object at different points in time,
or its distance travelled over a period, or its speed of travel.
In Module 2, you will construct or analyze graphs to describe whether an object is
in motion or not, or moving with constant speed, or whether it is changing in speed or
not. This module will help you find out.
After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. plot points in a distance-time graph and speed-time graph; and

2. create and interpret visual representation of the motion of objects such as tape
charts and motion graphs. (S7FE-IIIb-3)

What I Know
Directions: Read each item carefully. Write only the letter of the correct answer for
each question. Use a separate sheet for your answers.
1. What does the slope of a distance vs. time graph represent?
A. Acceleration C. Distance
B. Displacement D. Speed
2. Velocity is defined as both the ________ and _________ of an object’s motion
A. acceleration and deceleration C. time and distance
B. speed and direction D. work and energy

3. Which of the following is shows deceleration?

A. bird taking off for flight C. child running on a straight path
B. car approaching a red light D. roller coaster moving down a steep hill

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4. Given the table below, which of the following statements about the learners’ speed
is TRUE?
Learner Distance Travelled (m) Time (s)
Layla 40 8
Lily 20 5
Lesly 60 12

A. Layla = Lesly < Lily C. Lily < Layla > Lesly

B. Lesly > Layla > Lily D. Lily < Lesly = Layla

Distance (m)
5. Describe the object’s motion as shown in the graph.
A. accelerating C. object is at rest
B. constant speed D. Both A & B

6. Speed-time graph is represented using a ___________. Time (s)

A. bar graph C. pie chart
B. line graph D. none of these

7. If odometer records the distance travelled by an object, ___________ measures the

speed of an object.
A. ammeter C. speedometer
B. electric meter D. voltmeter

8. What kind of distance-time graph indicates that the object is accelerating?

A. curved C. horizontal
B. diagonal D. vertical

9. Which of the following graphs shows an object is at rest?

Distance (m)

Distance (m)
Distance (m)

Distance (m)

Time (s) Time (s) Time (s) Time (s)

A B C D

10. A body travels 5m, 10m, 15m and 20 m in 4 successive seconds. Its motion is said
to be _______________.
A. at rest C. irregular
B. decelerated D. uniform

How did you find the pretest? What was your score? If you got 10
items correctly, you may not take this module. But if your score is 10
and below, you must proceed with the module.

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 Lesson
Motion Graphs
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Imagine a truck speeding down a highway. There are a number of ways in
which you could describe the car’s motion to someone else as you have learned in the
previous module. For example, you could describe the change in the car’s position as it
travels from one point to another, how fast the car is moving and the direction in which
it travels, and whether the car is speeding up or slowing down as it moves. These basic
descriptors of motion—known as displacement, velocity, and acceleration—are an
essential part of the lesson.
In studying motion, you will often wish to estimate the direction of the
velocity and acceleration from a description of the motion. Therefore, motion graphs can
help. In a motion graph, the moving object is drawn at a sequence of equally spaced
time intervals. These graphs are not only contain numerical information but it also
reveal relationships between physical quantities.
In this module, you will explore the Motion Graphs. The scope of this
module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. It helps you create
and interpret graphs of objects’ motion. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.

What’s In

Activity 1: Visualizing a Scenario

Objective: After doing this activity, you should be able to visualize an object’s motion
using a diagram.

Tommy is walking from his house towards the school. He stops at a convenience
store to buy a bottled water then he continue to walk. When he reached the
school, he realized that he forgot his assignment and heads back to their house.
Draw a simple diagram of the situation.

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 Start

The diagram of the situation you draw is an example of visual representation of

the motion of objects. Motion can also be described through graphing. Graphical
representation is a very effective means of presenting information concerning an object’s
motion and, it is relatively easy to construct motion graphs if you have a correct motion
diagram. Distance-time graph is used when plotting the distance travelled by
the object and the time it travelled. On the other hand, speed-time graph is
used when plotting the speed and time the object has travelled.
Let’s find out!

What is New

For you to understand the lesson well, perform the following

activities.
Have fun and good luck!
Activity 2: Distance VS Time

(Adapted from the activity sheets developed by Jeremie L. Crisologo, Pinili NHS)

Direction: Graph the following data travelled by a car using the distance-time graph and
answer the questions below. (Use graphing paper in plotting the points.)

DISTANCE d (m) TIME t (s)

2 4

4
 4 8
6 12
8 16
10 20

Questions:

1. What is the speed of the car after 8 seconds?

a. 0.2 m/s b. 0.5 m/s c. 2 m/s d. 4 m/s?
2. What was the total distance travelled by the car after 20 seconds?
a. 4 m b. 6 m c. 8 m d. 10 m
3. Which of the following statements best describes the car’s motion?
a. The car is not moving.
b. The car is moving at a constant speed.
c. The car is moving with a decreasing speed.
d. The car is moving with an increasing speed.

What is It
While you are traveling, the distance you cover and the time you take to cover the
distance are always at the back of your mind. The faster your vehicle will move, the
faster you will finish with traveling. Speed, distance, time and acceleration are closely
related to each other which can be represented through graphs for a better way of
visualizing and analysing the motion of an object. A distance-time graph gives you the
speed while a speed-time graph shows the acceleration of an object.

Vehicles have instruments to measure speed and distance. Speedometer measures

speed of a vehicle while the odometer measures distance travelled. Both these gauge
instruments are present near the ignition point of every vehicle.

A. Distance-Time (d-t) Graph

When an object moves along a straight line, the distance travelled can be
represented by a distance-time (d-t) graph. The d-t graph determines the change in the
position of the object. The speed of the object as well can be determined using the line
graph. Here, the time lies on the x-axis while the distance on the y-axis.
Remember, the line graph of uniform motion is always a straight line. Uniform
motion is when an object covers an equal amount of distance at equal intervals of time.
While the graph of a non-uniform motion is a curved graph.

If an object is moving at a constant speed, it means it has the same increase in

distance in a given time:

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 Distance (m)
Constant or Uniform speed
Time is increasing to the right, and distance is
increasing constantly with time. The object
moves at a constant speed. Constant speed is
shown by straight lines on a graph.
Time (s)

If an object is not moving, a horizontal line is shown on a distance-time graph.

Distance (m)

Zero speed
Time is increasing to the right, but its
distance does not change. It is not moving
which means it is at rest.
Time (s)

Graphs with curved lines show acceleration which look different from those
that show constant speed.

Increasing speed
Distance (m)

The line on this graph is curving upwards.

This shows an increase in speed, since the
line is getting steeper. In other words, in a
given time, the distance the object moves is
changing (getting larger). It is accelerating.
Time (s)

Curved lines on a distance-time graph indicate that the speed is changing. The object
is either getting faster (accelerating) or slowing down (decelerating). When an object is
accelerating, it is moving away from its starting point at an increasing speed. On the
other hand, when an object slows down it is said to be decelerating. You can see that
the distance travelled changes with time.

Let’s look at the two moving objects: Both lines in the graph show that each
object moved the same distance but, the steeper dashed line shows lesser time of travel.
:
A steeper line indicates a greater distance
Distance (m)

moved in a given time. In other words, the

speed is greater. Both lines are straight, so
both speeds are constant (not changing).

Time (s)

Hint: The slope of a distance-time graph indicates the object’s speed

Distance (m)

Speed = change in distance = rise

change in time run Rise

Run

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 v = Δd
Δt Time (s)
or
v = d2- d1/ t2-t1

Where : v = speed
Δd = final distance – initial distance
Δt = final time – initial time

The change in distance is just the rise of the graph between two points and the change
in the time is the run of the graph between two points.
Note: If the graph slopes downward, you’ll get a negative value which indicates that the
object is travelling back towards the starting point.

B. Speed-Time (v-t) Graph

Speed-Time graph is also called Velocity-Time graph. Speed-Time graph looks
much like a Distance-Time graph. Be sure to read the labels! In here, speed is always
plotted on the vertical (y-axis) and time is always plotted on the horizontal (x-axis).
Speed is a scalar measure of how quickly an object is moving along this line. Velocity is
speed with a direction, making it a vector quantity. The speed-time graph determines
the acceleration of the object. Acceleration refers to the change in velocity over a time
interval. Hence, acceleration is represented by the slope or steepness of the graph line.

The slope of a speed-time graph indicates the object’s acceleration:

Velocity (m/s)

change in velocity rise

Acceleration = =
Speed or

change in time run

Rise

Run
a = Δv
Δt Time (s)

Where : a = acceleration
Δv = final velocity - initial velocity
Δt = final time – initial time

The slope of a line on a v-t graph tells you how quickly the quantity being
graphed is increasing or decreasing. A line that increases as it goes to the right (like
going up a hill) has a positive slope and its accelerating, while a line the decreases as it
goes to the right (like going down a hill) has a negative slope which means it is
decelerating.
Note: constant speed or velocity= no acceleration

Constant or uniform speed

Speed (m/s)

A straight horizontal line on a speed-time graph

means that speed is constant. It is not changing
over time. A straight line does not mean that the
object is not moving! However, the acceleration
is ‘zero’ because, no change in speed happens.
Time (s)

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 Speed (m/s) Accelerating (Uniform acceleration)
Time is increasing to the right, and speed is
increasing constantly with time. The object
moves at a constant acceleration.
Uniform means ‘changing’.
Time (s)
Speed (m/s)

Decelerating
This graph shows that the line slopes
downwards from left to right which means that
the object is slowing down. The speed of the
object is decreasing which means it is
Time (s) decelerating.
Speed (m/s)

Accelerating (Non-Uniform acceleration)

'Curved lines' on a speed-time graph indicate
that the speed is changing.
This graph shows that an object is moving with
positive speed and accelerating. In other words,
Time (s) it travels with unequal speed in equal intervals
of time. Non-uniform means ‘changing’.
Speed (m/s)

Decelerating (Non-Uniform deceleration)

This graph shows that an object is moving
towards the origin. It started fast (high speed)
then slowing its motion as time passes. It is
Let’s compare two moving objects at the same time:
decelerating.
Time (s)
Speed (m/s)

Both the dashed and solid line show increasing

speed. Both lines reach the same top speed, but
the solid one takes longer.
The dashed line shows a greater acceleration.
Time (s)

Activity 3: The Motorcycle’s Trip

(Adapted from the activity sheets developed by Jeremie L. Crisologo, Pinili NHS)

Directions: The motion graph shows a distance-time in a motorcycle trip. Use the
graph to answer the questions.

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 The Motorcycle’s Trip

3.5

2.5
Distance(m)

1.5

0.5

0
0 5 10 15 20 25
Time (s)

Guide Questions:
1. What is the speed of the motorcycle after 5 seconds? (1 point)

2. How many seconds did the motorcycle stop? (1 point)

3. What is the speed of the motorcycle in the last second? (1 point)

4. Describe the speed of the motorcycle in the first ten (10) seconds. (2 points)

Activity 4: The Bus’ Trip

Directions: The motion graph shows a speed-time in a bus’ trip. Choose the correct
words from the following list to describe the motion during each segment of the trip to
fill in the blanks.
 accelerating
 decelerating
 constant speed The Bus’ Trip
 at rest

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 1. Segment 0-A The bus is ___________. Its speed changes from 0 to 10 m/s in 5
seconds.

2. Segment A-B The bus is moving at a ________________of 10 m/s for 5 seconds.

3. Segment B-C The bus is _____________________. It is slowing down from 10 m/s

to rest in 3 seconds.

4. Segment C-D The bus is ________________________________. It has stopped.

5. Segment D-E The bus is _______________________________. It is gradually

increasing in speed.

What’s More
The following activities will help you solidify your understanding and skills
of the topic.

Activity 5: MATCHY MATCHY!

(Adapted from the activity sheets developed by Jeremie L. Crisologo, Pinili NHS)

Directions: The graphs below represent the motion of a car. Match the motion graphs
(Column A) with their correct description (Column B). Write the letter of the correct
answer.

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 Column A Column B

A. The car is stopped.

distance B. The car is coming back.
C. The speed of the car is increasing.
D. The car is travelling at a constant speed.
time
___1.
distance

time
___2.
distance

time
___3.
distance

___4.
time

Activity 6: Sana ALL Important!

(Adapted from the activity sheets developed by Jeremie L. Crisologo, Pinili NHS)

Do this!
Why do you think it is useful to be familiar with the instruments speedometer and
odometer? Use the concept map for this purpose.

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 Importance of
being familiar
with the
functions of
speedometer
and odometer

Great job! You have understood the lesson.

Are you now ready to summarize?

What I have Learned

Let us now process what you learned!

Direction: Fill out the blanks with correct word(s) to complete the statements that
follow. Choose your answers from the box.

decelerating speed x
Odometer Speed-Time y

1. Distance-time graph shows the ______________ of an object.

2. ____________ is a device that records the distance travelled of an object.

3. __________________ graph shows the acceleration of an object.

4. Time is always plotted on the _______________axis.

5. When a moving object slows down, it is said to be _____________.

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 What I Can Do
This section will help you transfer your new knowledge or skill in to real life
situations or concerns. Enjoy working!

Activity 7: Connect the Dots

Directions: Use the table to draw a graph. Answer the questions briefly and concisely.
1. Edward is running in his neighbourhood. Plot the distance and time he takes in
running. Refer to the table below.

Distance (m) Time (s)

0 0
15 5
30 10
45 15
60 20

Process Question:
1. Looking at the graph, what can you
determine about Edward’s speed as he
runs?

Very well done! You are now ready to take your posttest. You may
again go over the lessons, activities and maps to review for the final
assessment.
Good luck!

Assessment
Multiple Choice:

Directions: Read each item carefully. Write only the letter of the correct answer for
each question. Use a separate sheet for your answers.
1. What does the slope of a distance vs. time graph represent?
A. Acceleration C. Distance
B. Displacement D. Speed
2. Velocity is defined as both the ________ and _________ of an object’s motion
A. acceleration and deceleration C. time and distance
B. speed and direction D. work and energy

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3. Which of the following is an example of deceleration?
A. bird taking off for flight C. child running on a straight path
B. car approaching a red light D. roller coaster moving down a steep hill

4. Given the table below, which of the following statements about the learners’ speed
is TRUE?
Learner Distance Travelled (m) Time (s)
Layla 40 8
Lily 20 5
Lesly 60 12

A. Layla = Lesly < Lily C. Lily < Layla > Lesly

B. Lesly > Layla > Lily D. Lily < Lesly = Layla

Distance (m)
5. What does the graph represent?
A. accelerating C. not moving
B. constant speed D. Both A & B

6. Speed-time graph is represented on a: Time (s)

A. bar graph C. pie chart
B. line graph D. none of these

7. If odometer records the distance travelled by an object, ___________ measures the

speed of an object.
A. ammeter C. speedometer
B. electric meter D. voltmeter

8. What kind of distance-time graph indicates that the object is accelerating?

A. curved C. horizontal
B. diagonal D. vertical

9. Which of the following graphs shows that the object’s motion is at rest?
Distance (m)

Distance (m)
Distance (m)

Distance (m)

Time (s) Time (s) Time (s) Time (s)

A B C D

10. A body travels 5m, 10m, 15m and 20 m in 4 successive seconds. Its motion is said
to be _______________.
A. at rest C. irregular
B. decelerated D. uniform

Great job! You are almost done with this module.

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 Additional Activities
Let us enrich your knowledge or skill on the lesson learned!

Activity 8: Tell Me the Story!

Directions: Arrange the following sentences to make a story to go with the distance-
time graph below.

A. She stopped at the store to buy snack.

B. Then she rode back home going 6 minutes per
kilometer.
C. Cathlyn rode her bicycle at a constant speed for 5
minutes.

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What I Know
(Pre-test)
1. D 6. B
2. B 7. C
3. B 8. A
4. D 9. C
5. C 10. D
What’s In?
Activity 1: Visualizing a Scenario
What is It?
Activity 3: The Motorcycle’s
Trip
1. 0.2 m/s
2. 5 s
3. 0.15 m/s
4. The motorcycle is at
constant speed in the
first ten seconds.
Activity 4: The Bus’ Trip
What is New?
1. accelerating Activity 2: Distance VS Time
2. constant
3. decelerating
4. at rest
5. accelerating
What’s More?
Activity 5: MATCHY! MATCHY!
1. D
2. A
3. B
4. C
1. B
2. D
3. B
Answer Key
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What I have Learned
1. speed
2. Odometer
3. Speed-time
4. x
5. decelerating
What I Can Do
Activity 7: Connect the Dots!
 As Edward runs, his speed is constant
or uniform. The distance travelled is
increasing constantly with time.
Activity 6: Sana ALL Important!
The answers may vary in this activity.
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Assessment
1. D 6. B
2. B 7. C
3. B 8. A
4. D 9. C
5. C 10. D
Additional Activities
Activity 8: Tell Me the Story!
C. Cathlyn rode her bicycle at a constant
speed for 5 minutes.
A. She stopped at the store to buy snack.
B. Then she rode back home going 6
minutes per kilometer.
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