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 horizontal line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is not moving; the distance remains constant over time.

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

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Speed can be calculated by finding 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 steeper slope on a distance-time graph represent?

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A steeper slope indicates a higher 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 point, showing a decrease in distance over time.

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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

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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 acceleration in the context of distance-time graphs?

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Acceleration refers to the rate of change of velocity of an object, which can be represented by a changing slope on a distance-time graph.

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

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A stationary object is represented by a horizontal line on the graph, indicating no change in distance over time.

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What does it mean if a distance-time graph has a section with a constant slope?

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