Story Graphs

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What is a story graph?

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A story graph is a visual representation that shows the relationship between time and distance or position, often used to analyze the motion of objects.

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How can you determine if a line on a graph is increasing?

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A line on a graph is increasing if the y-values rise as the x-values increase, indicating that the object is moving forward or gaining distance over time.

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What does it mean when a line on a graph is decreasing?

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A line on a graph is decreasing if the y-values fall as the x-values increase, indicating that the object is losing distance or slowing down.

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How can you identify which runner started ahead in a story graph?

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You can identify which runner started ahead by looking for the graph that has a higher starting point on the y-axis, indicating a greater initial distance.

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What information can be derived from the slope of a line on a story graph?

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The slope of a line on a story graph indicates the speed of the object; a steeper slope represents a faster speed, while a flatter slope indicates a slower speed.

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What does a horizontal line on a story graph represent?

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A horizontal line on a story graph represents a period of rest or no movement, where the distance remains constant over time.

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How can you tell which runner is faster from a story graph?

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You can tell which runner is faster by comparing the slopes of their lines; the runner with the steeper slope is moving faster.

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What does it indicate if two lines on a graph intersect?

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If two lines on a graph intersect, it indicates that the two objects have covered the same distance at that point in time.

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What is the significance of the x-axis in a story graph?

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The x-axis typically represents time in a story graph, showing how the position of an object changes over a specific duration.

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What is the significance of the y-axis in a story graph?

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The y-axis typically represents distance or position in a story graph, showing how far an object has traveled at any given time.