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 distance traveled and time taken, showing how far an object has moved over a specific period.

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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 at rest, meaning it is not changing its position over time.

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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 graph; a steeper slope indicates a higher speed.

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

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A steeper slope indicates a higher speed of the object, while a gentler slope indicates a lower speed.

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

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A downward slope represents that the object is returning to the starting point, indicating a decrease in distance over time.

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What is average speed and how is it calculated?

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Average speed is calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken.

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What does it mean if two lines on a distance-time graph are parallel?

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If two lines are parallel, it means that the objects are moving at the same speed.

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What does it mean when one line crosses another on a distance-time graph?

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When one line crosses another, it indicates that one object has overtaken the other.

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What is the significance of the y-axis on a distance-time graph?

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The y-axis represents the distance traveled by the object.

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What is the significance of the x-axis on a distance-time graph?

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The x-axis represents the time elapsed during the object's travel.