Distance-time Graph Practice

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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 the 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 do you calculate speed from a distance-time graph?

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Speed can be calculated by dividing the change in distance by the change in time (Speed = Distance/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 straight diagonal line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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

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

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A curved line indicates that the object is accelerating or decelerating.

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What is the difference between distance and displacement?

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Distance is the total path length traveled, while displacement is the shortest straight-line distance from the starting point to the ending point, including direction.

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What is velocity?

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Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction.

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How can you determine if one object is faster than another using a distance-time graph?

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You can determine which object is faster by comparing the slopes of their lines on the graph; a steeper slope indicates a higher speed.

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What does it mean if an object returns to its starting point on a distance-time graph?

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If an object returns to its starting point, the displacement is zero, even if the distance traveled is not.