Distance Time Graphs

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What is a distance-time graph?

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A distance-time graph is a visual representation that shows how the distance traveled by an object changes over time.

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What does a straight line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A straight line indicates that the object is moving at a constant speed.

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What does a slope of a distance-time graph represent?

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The slope of a distance-time graph represents the speed of the object.

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How can you determine the speed from a distance-time graph?

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Speed can be determined by calculating the slope of the line on the graph, which is the change in distance divided by the change in time.

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What does a horizontal line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is at rest and not changing its position over time.

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What does a downward slope on a distance-time graph represent?

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A downward slope indicates that the object is returning to its starting point, showing negative displacement.

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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What does deceleration mean in the context of a distance-time graph?

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Deceleration refers to a decrease in speed, which is represented by a curve that slopes downward on the graph.

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How can you find the total distance traveled from a distance-time graph?

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Total distance can be found by measuring the vertical distance on the graph for each segment of the journey.

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What is the significance of the area under the curve in a distance-time graph?

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In a distance-time graph, the area under the curve does not have a specific significance; it is more relevant in velocity-time graphs.