Physics 2204
Worksheet - Vector Graphs
1
The graph shows the distance vs. time relationship for
three moving objects.
A
Calculate the speed for each of objects denoted
by (I), (II) and (III).
B
The slope of the graph for object (III) is
negative. Explain what this means about the
motion.
C
State the y-intercept for object (II) and explain
what it means.
D
Write an equation of motion for the object denoted by graph (II). (Leave until Thursday)
(it should be written in the form y = mx + b)
E
Use the information in the graph to construct a graph of velocity vs. time for the object
denoted by graph (II). (Leave until Thursday)
2
The position-time graph to the right shows the positions of
3 runners at various times. Determine the velocity of
each of the runners.
3
The following position - time graph depicts the motion of a jogger moving along a straight path.
A
B
C
D
When was the jogger running the fastest?
What was the farthest point reached by the jogger?
When, if ever, did the jogger rest?
State the jogger’s displacement for the following
time intervals.
i
0 to 200 s
ii
100 s to 300 s
iii
300 s to 500 s
iv
0 to 500 s
E
F
Find the velocity for each of the lettered sections, A, B, C, D.
What was the total distance travelled by the jogger?
4
The position - time graph to the right represents the motion of a car along a section of straight
highway. The car starts at a marker labelled 40 km [S]. Two hours later it is located at a marker
north of town marked 120 km [N].
A
B
C
5
What is the displacement of the car during the 2.0 h period?
What is the velocity of the car during the 2.0 h interval?
At what time does the car pass the 0 marker?
Use the graph at the right to answer the
following questions.
A) Find the velocity of the object for
0 and 1.0 s and for 1.0 s and 5.0 s.
B) Describe the motion of the object.
C)
6
Find the average velocity for the object.
(Leave until Thursday)
Use the graph at the right to answer the
following questions.
A)
Find the velocity of the object between
0 and 6.0 s and 6.0 s and 15.0 s.
B)
Describe the motion of the object.
C)
Find the average velocity for the object.
(Leave until Thursday)