Identifying Distance Time Graphs

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What does a distance-time graph represent?

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A distance-time graph represents the distance an object has traveled over a specific period of 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 not moving; its distance remains constant over time.

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What does a straight diagonal line on a distance-time graph represent?

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A straight diagonal line indicates a constant speed; the object is moving at a steady pace.

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

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A steeper slope indicates a faster speed; the object is covering more distance in less time.

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

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A downward slope indicates that the object is returning to the starting position.

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

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Speed can be determined by calculating the slope of the line on the graph; speed = distance/time.

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What does a curve on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A curve indicates that the speed of the object is changing; it may be accelerating or decelerating.

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What is the significance of the starting point on a distance-time graph?

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The starting point indicates the initial position of the object before it begins to move.

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How can you identify when an object is stationary on a distance-time graph?

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An object is stationary when the graph shows a horizontal line.

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What does the area under the line on a distance-time graph represent?

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The area under the line does not represent a physical quantity in distance-time graphs; it is primarily used in velocity-time graphs.