Speed, Time, and Position

This activity corresponds to the topic of Motion, in which you will calculate and predict the position of an object in uniform rectilinear motion (MRU) by manipulating speed and time, and verify the results in real time through simulation.

Adjust the sliders, predict the position before viewing the graph, and answer the analysis questions to check your understanding.

Formula: x = x₀ + v · t | Where x = final position, x₀ = initial position, v = velocity, t = time

Initial position x₀ (m) 0 m

Velocity v (m/s) 5 m/s

Time t (s) 4 s

Final position

meters

Distance traveled

meters

Displacement

meters

Motion Animation

current t: 0 s

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Position vs. Time Graph

Analysis Questions

What will the position be if v = 5 m/s, x₀ = 0 m, and t = 10 s?

If an object travels 60 m in 12 s, what is its velocity?

m/s

An object travels at 8 m/s. How long does it take to travel 96 m?