Distance Time Graph

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What does a distance-time graph represent?

Back

A distance-time graph represents the relationship between distance traveled and time taken, indicating speed and motion.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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

Back

A horizontal line indicates that the object is at rest, meaning there is no change in distance over time.

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What does a straight diagonal line on a distance-time graph represent?

Back

A straight diagonal line represents constant speed, where distance increases uniformly over time.

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How can you determine if an object is moving faster on a distance-time graph?

Back

An object is moving faster if the slope of the line on the graph is steeper.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Front

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

Back

A curved line indicates changing speed; the object is accelerating or decelerating.

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How can you identify when a runner has stopped on a distance-time graph?

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A runner has stopped when the graph shows a horizontal line, indicating no change in distance.

Front

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

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The area under the line does not represent a specific quantity in a distance-time graph; it is primarily used in velocity-time graphs to represent distance.

Front

What is the significance of the slope in a distance-time graph?

Back

The slope of the line in a distance-time graph represents the speed of the object; a steeper slope indicates a higher speed.

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How can you tell if two objects are moving at different speeds on a distance-time graph?

Back

You can tell if two objects are moving at different speeds by comparing the slopes of their lines; steeper slopes indicate faster speeds.

Front

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

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A vertical line is not possible in a distance-time graph as it would imply infinite speed, which is not physically possible.