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Grade and Section: Subject:

Graphical Analysis of Motion – position vs time graph (x vs. t graph)

Part 1: Interpret the motion based on the position time graph.

Position vs. time Direction of Motion velocity Acceleration

(+v or -v) (increases, decreases, (zero, positive, or
or constant) negative)

At rest

+V constant a=0

-V constant a=0

+V increasing +a

-V increasing
-a

+V
decreasing -a

decreasing
-V
+A

decreasing +a
-V
-x
t

-V increasing -a

-x

Name: Date:
Advanced Physics I RMCapili
Grade and Section: Subject:

Graphical Analysis of Motion – position vs time graph (x vs. t graph)

Part 2: Analyze the position vs. time graphs and answer the following questions below.

1. Between which points does the object have zero acceleration?

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2. Between which points does the object increasing velocity
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3. Between which points does the object have negative acceleration?
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4. Between which points does the object have negative acceleration and increasing velocity?
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5. Between which points does the body have positive velocity?

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6. Between which points does the body have negative velocity?

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7. Between which points does the body have positive acceleration?

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8. Between which points is the body at rest?

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9. Between which points does the body have constant velocity?

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10. At which point did the object reach its highest + velocity?
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Name: Date:
Advanced Physics I RMCapili
Grade and Section: Subject:

Graphical Analysis of Motion – position vs time graph (x vs. t graph)

Part 3: Determine the direction, the magnitude of velocity (quantitatively) and acceleration
of the body.

B C

D E

F
A

1. A to B

2. B to C

3. C to D

4. D to E

5. E to F

6. F to G

Advanced Physics I RMCapili