Distance time graphs

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What does a constant speed look like on a distance-time graph?

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A straight line with a positive slope.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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Define velocity in the context of motion.

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Velocity is a measurement of how fast an object is moving in a specific direction.

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

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The object is stopped or at rest.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What unit is distance measured in?

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Meters (m).

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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

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The object is moving quickly.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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

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The object is not changing its position; it is stationary.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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

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Speed is calculated as the change in distance divided by the change in time (slope of the line).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a curve on a distance-time graph indicate about the object's speed?

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The object's speed is changing; it is accelerating or decelerating.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does the area under a distance-time graph represent?

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The total distance traveled by the object.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).