Distance & Time Graphs

Front

What does a constant speed graph look like?

Back

A constant speed graph is a straight line that slopes upwards (for positive speed) or downwards (for negative speed) with a consistent slope, indicating that the object is moving at a steady rate.

Front

How do you calculate speed from a distance-time graph?

Back

Speed can be calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken. On a distance-time graph, the slope of the line represents the speed.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Front

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

Back

A horizontal line indicates that the object is at rest, meaning it is not changing its position over time.

Front

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

Back

A steeper slope indicates a higher speed, meaning the object is covering more distance in less time.

Front

How can you determine the total distance traveled from a distance-time graph?

Back

The total distance traveled can be determined by looking at the vertical distance between the starting point and the endpoint on the graph.

Front

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

Back

A downward slope indicates that the object is returning to its starting point, meaning it is moving backward.

Front

How do you interpret the area under a speed-time graph?

Back

The area under a speed-time graph represents the total distance traveled during that time interval.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Front

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

Back

The y-axis represents the distance traveled by the object, measured in units such as meters.

Front

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

Back

The x-axis represents time, measured in units such as seconds.

Front

How can you tell which object traveled further on a distance-time graph?

Back

You can tell which object traveled further by comparing the vertical distances of their endpoints on the graph.