1. Motion Graphs
Position-Time (also called Distance-Time or Displacement-Time) d t
At rest

2. rise d
slope =
run ∆y ∆x t
Constant positive velocity

3. rise d
slope =
run ∆d ∆d = ∆t ∆t t =
velocity
Constant positive velocity
*Slope of a displacement-time
graph indicates velocity

4. Positive acceleration
Negative acceleration d d t t

5. Velocity-Time v t
Constant positive velocity

6. rise v
slope =
run ∆v ∆v = ∆t ∆t t =
acceleration
Positive acceleration
*Slope of a velocity-time
graph indicates acceleration

7. v (m/s) t (s) 10 Find area under curve 4 Area = B h
= ( 10 m/s )( 4 s )
= 40 m

8. *The area under the curve of a
v (m/s)
Find area under curve 36
t (s)
2.5
Area = ½ B h
= ½ ( 36 m/s )( 2.5 s )
= 45 m
*The area under the curve of a
velocity-time graph indicates displacement