Distance time graphs

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What does a distance-time graph represent?

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A distance-time graph represents the relationship between the distance traveled by an object and the time taken to travel that distance.

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

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A straight line on a distance-time graph indicates that the object is moving at a constant speed.

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

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A horizontal line on a distance-time graph signifies that the object is at rest.

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How can you tell if an object is changing direction on a distance-time graph?

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An object is changing direction on a distance-time graph if the slope of the line changes from positive to negative or vice versa.

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

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A steeper slope on a distance-time graph indicates that the object is moving faster.

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

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A gradual slope on a distance-time graph indicates that the object is moving slowly.

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How can you determine the speed of an object from a distance-time graph?

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The speed of an object can be determined by calculating the slope of the line on the distance-time graph.

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What does it mean if a distance-time graph has a curve?

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A curve on a distance-time graph indicates that the object's speed is changing.

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What is the significance of the origin (0,0) on a distance-time graph?

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The origin (0,0) on a distance-time graph indicates that the object is at the starting point (home) at time zero.

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How can you identify the fastest movement on a distance-time graph?

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The fastest movement on a distance-time graph is indicated by the steepest slope.