Distance - Time Graphs

Front

What does a positive slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

Back

It indicates that the object is moving at a constant speed away from the starting point.

Front

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

Back

It represents that the object is at rest and not changing its position over time.

Front

What does a negative slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

Back

It indicates that the object is moving back towards the starting point, or moving in the opposite direction.

Front

How can you determine acceleration from a distance-time graph?

Back

Acceleration is indicated by a curve in the graph; if the slope is increasing, the object is accelerating.

Front

What does a steep slope on a distance-time graph signify?

Back

A steep slope signifies a higher speed of the object.

Front

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

Back

In a distance-time graph, the area under the curve does not have a specific physical meaning; it is primarily used in velocity-time graphs.

Front

What does it mean if the distance-time graph is a straight line?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity in the context of distance-time graphs?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes direction.

Front

How can you identify a period of constant speed on a distance-time graph?

Back

A period of constant speed is identified by a straight line with a positive slope.

Front

What does a curve that gets steeper over time on a distance-time graph indicate?

Back

It indicates that the object is accelerating.