Describe Qualitatively Graphs 8F5

Front

What does a section of a graph with a negative slope indicate about speed?

Back

It indicates that the speed is decreasing.

Front

In a speed vs. time graph, what does a flat horizontal line represent?

Back

It represents a constant speed.

Front

What does an increasing interval on a speed graph signify?

Back

It signifies that the speed is increasing.

Front

What does a decreasing interval on a speed graph signify?

Back

It signifies that the speed is decreasing.

Front

What does a constant interval on a speed graph signify?

Back

It signifies that the speed remains the same.

Front

In the context of a distance vs. time graph, what does a vertical line represent?

Back

It represents that the object is not moving.

Front

What can be inferred if a graph shows a section where the line is sloping downwards?

Back

The object is slowing down.

Front

What does it mean if a graph shows a section where the line is sloping upwards?

Back

The object is speeding up.

Front

If a graph shows a section where the line is horizontal, what is happening to the object?

Back

The object is stationary or moving at a constant speed.

Front

What is the significance of identifying different intervals (increasing, constant, decreasing) on a speed graph?

Back

It helps in understanding the object's motion over time.