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Science
Quarter 3 – Module 2:
Motion as a Visual
Representation
Science – Grade 7
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Quarter 3 – Module 2: Motion as a Visual Representation
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Science
Quarter 3 – Module 2:

Motion as a Visual
Representation
Introductory Message
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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master, create, and interpret visual representation of the motion of objects such as
tape, charts and motion graphs. The scope of this module permits it to be used in
many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse
vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module is all about the:

Learning Competency: Create and interpret visual representation of the motion of
objects such as tape, charts and motion graphs.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. explain point of reference as basis in creating visual representation of
motion;
2. describe motion as visual representation using tape, charts and motion
graphs ; and
3. create visual representation of the motion of objects such as tape, charts
and motion graphs
4. interpret visual representation of the motion of objects such as tape, charts
and motion graphs

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 What I Know

Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer and write it in your notebook/on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. It describes an object's change in position relative to another object, or
reference point.
a. displacement
b. distance
c. motion
d. point of reference
2. It is something that seems steady that is used to compare the position of an
object.
a. displacement
b. distance
c. motion
d. point of reference
3. It refers to the length of the entire path that the object travelled.
a. displacement
b. distance
c. motion
d. point of reference
4. It refers to the shortest distance between the object’s two positions, like the
distance between its point of origin and its point of destination.
a. displacement
b. distance
c. motion
d. point of reference
5. We can describe motion using motion graphs. If we are going to create a
graph of position of the ball and its time. The variables in the graph are
_________ and _________.
a. Distance – Displacement Graph
b. Position – Time Graph
c. Speed – Velocity Graph
d. Time – Velocity Graph
6. What does the slope of a distance versus time graph represent?
a. acceleration
b. displacement
c. momentum
d. speed
7. Motion can be visually describe in terms of;
a. charts
b. motion graphs
c. tape charts
d. all of the above

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8. What does the slope of a speed versus time graph represent?
a. acceleration
b. distance
c. force
d. speed
9. The slope of a position – time graph represents velocity. What does steeper
slope mean?
a. The motion is unchanged
b. The faster the motion is changing
c. The slower the motion is changing
d. The motion is slow then becoming fast.
10. Below are the importance of using graphical representation of motion
EXCEPT,
a. I It also helps to do comparison among many things
b. t makes the data easily interpreted and understand
c. It can provide information whether an object has uniform motion or
not
d. None of the above

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 Describing Motion through
Lesson
Visual Representation:
1 Using tape, charts and
motion graphs

What is Motion?

Motion is an object's change in position

relative to another object, or reference point. The
object that appears to stay in place is called a
reference point. The direction of an object's motion
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can be described with a reference direction, such as
North, South, East, West, up or down.
Is anything really perfectly still, with no movement at all? If you have been
paying attention in class you know that there is always motion happening, even if
we cannot see it. Molecules and atoms are vibrating, sliding, and zooming every
second of every day. Things around and in us are moving.
Motion makes the world go 'round'. When we think of motion we often think
of cars, bicycles, kids running, basketballs bouncing and airplanes flying. But
motion is so much more. A body is said to be in motion if it changes its position
with respect to fixed points or objects around it.
Where? Question that answers the exact position of the object
Point of reference is something that seems steady that is used to compare
the position of an object. Reference point is important because it states the position
of the object correctly. As motion is a relative in nature.
The object that appears to not be moving (mailboxes, bikes, driveways, etc.)
is what is known as a reference point. When we were in the hallways today, how
did you know that you were moving? Well, you compared yourself to the walls, tiles,
and even other classmates. Those were all reference points. They helped you to
determine that you were in fact moving.
Not all reference points have to be standing still. An example of a reference
point that is moving is when you look out the window of a car and notice that you
are moving faster than the car next to you. The car next to you is moving, it is just
moving slower than your car. You use that other car as a reference point to
determine that your car is moving.

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 What’s In

In the previous lesson, we discussed the different terms that are related in
describing motion like distance or displacement, speed or velocity, and
acceleration.

Direction: Match Column A with Column B by writing the letter of your answers in
your notebook/on a separate sheet of paper.

Column A Column B

The shortest distance between the

1. final position and the initial position a. acceleration
of the motion of the object.

2. It is a scalar quantity. b. displacement

It gives the complete information

3. about the path travelled by the c. distance
object.

It is the distance travelled divided by

4. d. speed
time taken to travel that distance.

It is the increase in the rate or speed

5. e. velocity
of something.

It is the speed of something in a given

6.
direction.

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 What’s New

Describing through visuals

The position of an object can be described in many ways. You can use words.
You can also use visuals, like diagrams or graphs.

Use the examples below and find out how these will help you in providing
accurate descriptions of positions of objects.

Using diagrams

Consider the diagram in Figure 1. The positions of the objects are described
in the diagram by their coordinates along the number line.

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Figure 1
Answer the following questions based on Figure 1.

Q1. What is the position of the dog?

Q2. What is the position of the tree?
Q3. What is the position of the dog with respect to the house?
Q4. What is the position of the tree with respect to the dog?

Here is another example. In this diagram, the positions of the ball rolling are
shown at equal intervals of time. You can use the diagram to describe the position
of the ball at any given time.
00:00 00:05 00:10 00:15
min sec min sec min sec min sec

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Figure 2

Answer the following questions based on Figure 2.

Q5. What is the initial position of the ball? What about its final position?
Q6. What is the position of the ball at 10 seconds?
Q7. At what time is the position of the ball equal to 5 meters?

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 What is It

Describing motion as visual representation

Motion is a change in position in a certain amount of time. When you say

that something has moved, you are describing motion.

Motion is the action or process of moving or being moved. The greater the
force acting on an object, the more it will accelerate. Motion makes the world go
‘round’ motion makes the moon go round too. The motion of a moving object can be
explained using either Newton's law. The same concepts and principles used to
describe and explain the motion of an object can be used to describe and explain
the parabolic motion of a projectile.

Motion is described in terms of displacement, time, velocity, and

acceleration. The case of motion in one dimension is a good starting point for the
description of motion. The study of motion without regard to the forces or energies
that may be involved is called kinematics.

Some motion is predictable in theory but unpredictable in practice, which

makes it appear random. Motion is the movement in any direction. You can move
up, down, forwards, backwards, and sideways.

Examples of motion:

● When you pluck the string of a guitar, the strings vibrate moving quickly back
and forth.
● When water flows off a cliff, it creates a waterfall.
● When you throw a football into the air, it curves up…and then down again.

Motion can be described by using visual representation like diagrams,

charts and motion graphs. In describing motion, you are comparing it with
some frame of reference. We define a frame of reference or point of reference as
something that is used to judge or understand something else.

To decide if you are moving, you can use your chair as a reference point. A
reference point is a place or object used for comparison to determine if something is
in motion. An object is in motion if it changes position relative to a reference point.
Objects that are fixed relative to Earth – such as a building, a tree, or a sign - make
good reference points.

What happens if your reference point is moving relative to Earth? Have you
ever been in a car parked to another car? Suddenly, you think your car is moving
backward. But it was the other car moving forward. You seemed to be moving
backward because you had used the other car as a reference point in motion. You
seemed to be moving backward because you had used the other car as a reference
point.

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Using graphs
Another way to describe the motion of the ball is through the use of motion
graphs.
Direction: Convert the diagram in Figure 2 to make a graph by following the guide
below.
I. Fill in Table 1 using the data in Figure 2. Note that the positions of the ball are
shown every 5 seconds.
Table 1: Position of the ball vs time
Time (s) Position of the ball (m)
0 0

II. Plot the values in Table 1 as points on the graph in Figure 3. Note that time is
plotted on the X-axis while position is plotted on the Y-axis. An example is
given below.

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Position

10
(m)

(20s, 5m)

0 5 10 15 20
Time (s)
Figure 3
III. Lastly, draw a straight diagonal line through the points in the graph.

The graph that you have just drawn in

Figure 3 is called position-time graph. You can
also use this graph to describe the position of the
ball at any given time. For example, if you are
asked to find the position of the ball at 10
seconds, all you need to do is to find the point
along the diagonal line where the vertical line at
the 10 second-mark intersects (Figure 4). Then,
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intersection will cross the Y axis, which is the position axis. This will give you the
position of the ball at 10 seconds.

Now, answer the following questions using your own position-time graph.

Q8. What is the position of the ball at 7.5 seconds?

Q9. At what time is the position of the ball equal to 12.5 meters?

What’s More

Activity 1
Directions: Answer the questions given below. Refer from the figures for your
answers. Write your answers in your notebook/ on a separate sheet of paper.

Ball Dog Tree Balloon House

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1. What object is located at 10 meters to the left?
2. What object is located at 10 meters to the right?

3. What object is located at 15 meters to the left?

4. What object is located at 5 meters to the right?

5. What object is located at 15 meters to the right?

Activity 2
Directions: Table 1 illustrates the Position of the ball with respect to time. Based
on the given data, create your position – time graph. Write your answers in your
notebook/ on a separate sheet of paper.

Table 1 (Position of the ball VS Time)

Time (s) Position (m)

5 5

10 10

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20 20

25 25

30 30

Use this graph as your pattern in creating your Position – Time Graph.
35

30

25
Position (m)

20

15

10

0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Time (s)

Activity 3
Directions: Identify the motion of an object based on tape or dot diagrams. Choose
your answers from the word pool. Remember to write your answers in your
notebook. / on a separate sheet of paper

Accelerating Fast Slow

Constant speed Lots of acceleration

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Assessment 1

Directions: Analyze the figures given below. Then, answer the questions that
follows. Write your answers in your notebook/ on a separate sheet of paper.

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Examples:
● What is the position of the star?
Answer: The position of the star is 5m to the right.
● What is the position of the star with respect to the house?
Answer: The star is 20m to the right of the house

1. What is the position of the balloon?

2. What is the position of the dog?
3. What is the position of the house?
4. What is the position of the ball?
5. What is the position of the house with respect to the dog?
6. What is the position of the tree with respect to the ball?
7. What is the position of the star with respect to the tree?

Assessment 2
Directions: Based on the Position-Time Graph of a car is illustrated below, answer
the given questions. Do this in your notebook / on a separate sheet of paper.
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30

25
Position (m)

20

15

10

0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Time (s)

1. What is the position of the car at 20 seconds?

2. How far is the car at 30 seconds?

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3. At what seconds does the car have the position of 30m?
4. What is the initial position of the car?
5. What is the final position of the car?
6. At 25 seconds, the position of the car is?
7. Describe the motion of the car based on the Position – Time Graph.

Assessment 3
Directions: Analyze the three traces of Renatta's ventures as shown below. Assume
that Renatta is traveling from left to right. Describe Renatta's motion
characteristics during each section of the diagram. Write your answers in your
notebook/ on a separate sheet of paper.

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 What I Have Learned

Directions: Read and understand carefully the given paragraph. Then, complete
the statements given below. Write your answers in your notebook / on a separate
sheet of paper.

Accelerate Charts Diagrams

Dot diagram Force Motion

Motion graphs Point of reference Position

Time

(1) ___________ is a change in position in a certain amount of time. When you

say that something has moved, you are describing motion. The greater the (2)
___________ acting on an object, the more it will (3) ___________. A (4) ___________ is
defined as something that is used to judge or understand something else.

In describing motion, you are comparing it with some frame of reference.

Motion can be described by using visual representation like (5) ___________, (6)
___________ and (7) ___________. Motion diagram or (8) ___________ can also
provide data if the object is moving with a constant velocity or accelerating. It can
be represented using tape or oil drop diagrams. You can also describe motion by
using charts or graph that can provide the specific position of an object at a given
time by creating (9) ___________ - (10) ___________ Graph.

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 What I Can Do

MAKE A TREASURE MAP

Objective:
In this activity you should be able to make a simple treasure map based on
the directions given. Ask someone who will help you in terms of measurements
using a ruler. Draw your treasure map on a separate sheet of paper and paste it in
your notebook.

Directions:
1. Draw yourself as a starting point on the upper left side of the paper. Using a
ruler measure 5 inches to the right and draw a two trees. Then as you walk by,
measure 4 inches down and draw a house.
2. As you continue your journey, from the house measure 4 inches to the left and
draw two dogs then 2 inches down and draw a girl holding a balloon.
3. Finally, from the girl holding a balloon, measure 3 inches to the right and draw
a star that represents the treasure.
4. Label your treasure map properly, including names of the objects and color it.

Guide Questions:
1. What is your guide in creating your treasure map?

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 Assessment

Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer and write it in your notebook/on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. It describes an object's change in position relative to another object, or reference
point.

a. displacement c. motion
b. distance d. point of reference
2. Motion can be visually described in terms of;
a. charts c. tape charts
b. motion graphs d. all of the above
For items 3 – 5, refer your answer on the diagram below.

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3. What is the object at 10 meters to the left?
a. ball c. house
b. balloon d. star
4. What is the object at 15 meters to the right?
a. dog c. star
b. house d. tree
5. What is the object at 5 meters to the right?
a. ball c. star
b. house d. tree
For items 6 – 8, refer your answer on the Position – Time graph of a moving car
below.

40
35
30
Position (m)

25
20
15
10
5
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Time (s)

6. What is the position of the car at 20 seconds?

a. 10 m c. 25 m

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7. At 15 seconds, what is the position of the car?
a. 10 m c. 25 m
b. 20 m d. 35 m
8. At what time is the position of the car equal to 35 meters?
a. 5 s c. 25 s
b. 15 s d. 30 s
For items 9 – 10, describe the motion of a moving car based on the figure below.

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a. accelerating c. fast
b. constant velocity d. slow
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a. accelerating c. fast
b. constant velocity d. slow

Additional Activities

Directions: Read the scenario below. Then, answer the questions that follow. Be
guided on the given procedures and write your answers in your notebook/ on a
separate sheet of paper.

Suppose you were having your on-the-job training in a private investigating

company. You were asked to join a team assigned to investigate a ‘hit and run’
case. The alleged suspect was captured by the CCTV camera driving down a road
leading to the place of incident. The suspect denied the allegation, saying that he
was then driving very slowly with a constant speed. Because of the short time
difference when he was caught by the camera and when the accident happened, he
insisted that it was impossible that he would already be at the place when the
crime happened. But when you were viewing the scene again on the camera, you
noticed that his car was leaving oil spots on the road. When you checked these
spots on site, you found out that they are still evident. So you began to wonder if
the spots can be used to investigate the motion of the car of the suspect and check
whether he was telling the truth or not.

Here is an activity that you can do to help you with your investigation. You
will analyze the motion using strips of papers with dots. For this activity, assume
that the dots represent the ‘oil drops’ left by the car down the road.

Materials
ruler
paper strips with dots

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cutter or pair of scissors

Procedure:

1. Be guided on the paper strips with dots provided.

2. Label each dot. Start from 0, then 1, 2, 3, and so on. In this example, each dot
occurred every 1 second.
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3. Examine the distances between successive dots.
Q1. How will you compare the distances between successive
dots?

2. Cut the strip at each drop, starting from the first to the last
drop, and paste them side by side on a graph paper to form a
tape chart as shown in Figure 11.

Q2. How do the lengths of the tapes compare?

Q3. If each tape represents the distance travelled by the object

Figure 11
for 1 second, then what ‘quantity’ does each piece of tape provide?
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Q4. What does the chart tell you about the speed of the car?

Q5. Does the driver tell the truth or not? Explain

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What I Know What's More
What’s Is It
1. c 6. d Activity 1
2. d 7. d
3. b 8. a 1. Dog
4. a 9. b 2. Balloon
5. b 10. d 3. Ball
4. Tree
What’s In 5. House
1. b Activity 2
2. d
3. c
4. d
5. a
6. e
What’s New
1. The dog is 10 m to the left.
2. The tree is 5 m to the right
3. The dog is 25 m to the left
of the house
Activity 3
4. The tree is 15 m to the
right of the dog. 1. Lots of acceleration
5. The initial position of the
2. Fast
ball is at 0 m. Its final 8. 7.5 meters
9. 12.5 seconds 3. Slow
position is at 15 m.
4. Constant speed
6. 10 m
7. 5 seconds 5. Accelerating
Assessment 3 What I Have Learned
Assessment 1
1. Renatta decelerates from 1. Motion
a high speed to low speed 2. Force
1. The balloon is 10 m to the
3. Accelerate
left until she finally stopped.
4. Point of reference
2. The dog is 15 m to the right She remains at rest for a
5 – 7 (in any order)
3. The house is 15 m to the while and then gradually 5. Diagrams
left accelerates until the trace 6. Motion graph
4. The ball is 10 m to the right ends. 7. Chart
5. The house is 30 m to the 2. Renatta travels at 8. Dot diagram
constant speed during 9. Position
left of the dog
the first time interval and 10. Time
6. The tree is 15 m to the left
of the ball then gradually
What's I Can Do
7. The star is 10 m to the accelerates until the trace Answer s may var y
right of the tree ends.
3. Renatta moves with a Assessment
Assessment 2 constant speed in the
first time interval. She 1. c 6. c
then abruptly decelerates 2. d 7. b
1. 15 m 3. b 8. d
2. 25 m to a stop. She remains at
4. a 9. b
3. 35 s rest for sometime and 5. c 10. a
4. 0m then moves with a
5. 30 m constant speed, slower Additional activity
than the first speed. Answer s may var y
6. 20 m
7. The car is accelerating
Answer Key
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Notes Vocabulary: Motion – Reference Point

What is Motion? Reference Points

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The Physics Classroom | Ticker Tape Diagrams

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The Physics Classroom | Vector Diagrams

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