Identifying Distance Time Graphs

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What does a constant speed graph look like?

Back

A straight line with a positive slope.

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

Back

It indicates that the object is slowing down, represented by a curve that slopes downwards.

Front

Define 'stationary' in terms of motion.

Back

Stationary means not moving; represented by a horizontal line on a distance-time graph.

Front

How can you identify which runner had a head start in a distance-time graph?

Back

The runner whose line starts higher on the graph at the same time point.

Front

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

Back

The object is stationary.

Front

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

Back

A faster speed.

Front

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

Back

The object is moving back towards the starting point.

Front

How can you determine the duration of a stop on a distance-time graph?

Back

By measuring the length of the horizontal line segment where distance does not change.

Front

What does a curve that flattens out on a distance-time graph indicate?

Back

The object is slowing down.

Front

What is the significance of the y-axis on a distance-time graph?

Back

It represents the distance traveled.