- Velocity vs. time graph: A horizontal line above the time axis for the first segment, then a horizontal line below the time axis for the second segment. The magnitude of velocity is constant in each segment, but the direction reverses at the dashed line.
- Acceleration vs. time graph: A single point (or vertical line) at the dashed time mark where acceleration is negative and large (indicating an instantaneous change in velocity). Zero acceleration elsewhere.
- Motion map (velocity): Arrows pointing right with equal length for the first segment, then arrows pointing left with equal length for the second segment.
- Motion map (acceleration): No arrows except at the dashed time mark, where a short arrow points left (negative direction).
- Description: The object moves with constant positive velocity away from the origin until the dashed time, then instantly reverses direction and moves back toward the origin with constant negative velocity of the same speed.
- Velocity vs. time graph: A straight line starting at zero and increasing linearly with time (positive slope).
- Acceleration vs. time graph: A horizontal line above the time axis, indicating constant positive acceleration.
- Motion map (velocity): Arrows pointing right, increasing in length from left to right.
- Motion map (acceleration): Short arrows pointing right, all of equal length, placed between the velocity arrows.
- Description: The object starts from rest and accelerates uniformly in the positive direction, meaning its velocity increases steadily over time.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of graphing acceleration worksheet.
