Distance Graphs

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What does a distance graph represent?

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A distance graph represents the position of an object over time, showing how far it has traveled from a starting point.

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What does a horizontal line on a distance graph indicate?

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is at rest and not changing its position.

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What does a positive slope on a distance graph indicate?

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A positive slope indicates that the object is moving away from the starting position.

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What does a negative slope on a distance graph indicate?

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A negative slope indicates that the object is moving back toward the starting position.

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What does a steeper slope on a distance graph signify?

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A steeper slope signifies that the object is moving faster.

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What does a gradual slope on a distance graph indicate?

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A gradual slope indicates that the object is moving slowly.

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What does it mean when the distance graph shows a curve?

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

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What does a flat segment between two points on a distance graph indicate?

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A flat segment indicates that the object has come to a complete stop during that time.

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How can you determine the fastest segment on a distance graph?

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The fastest segment is indicated by the steepest slope on the graph.

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What does it mean if a distance graph shows a decrease in distance over time?

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It means the object is moving back toward its starting position.