KEY___________________________
A Graphical Analysis of Motion
Name:____________________
Date:________________
Mod:________________
Directions: Each set of graphs below describe the motion of an object in terms of
displacement, velocity and acceleration vs. time. One of the three graphs is given to you
and you have to graph the other two. In the space provided, explain the motion of the
object. (ex: Speeding up / Slowing down / Constant velocity / etc…)
Description of Motion
d
v
a
Constant Positive Velocity
d
v
a
Increasing Positive Velocity
d
v
a
Constant Positive Velocity/Rest
d
v
a
Increasing Positive Velocity /
Constant Positive Velocity
d
v
a
Same as above
d
v
a
Decreasing Positive Velocity /
Increasing negative velocity
d
v
a
Constant Positive Velocity / Rest
/ Constant Negative Velocity
d
v
a
Increasing Positive
Velocity / Constant Velocity /
Decreasing Positive Velocity
A Graphical Analysis of Motion
Methacton High School Physics Department