Speed & distance-time graphs

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What does a decreasing speed graph indicate about an object's motion?

Back

It indicates that the object is slowing down over time.

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How can you determine the total time taken for an object to return to its starting point using a distance-time graph?

Back

By identifying the time at which the distance from the starting point is zero.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

speed = distance/time

Front

What are common units of speed?

Back

Common units include meters per second (m/s), kilometers per hour (km/hr), and miles per hour (mph).

Front

In a distance-time graph, what does a horizontal line represent?

Back

A horizontal line represents that the object is at rest (not moving).

Front

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

Back

A steeper slope indicates a higher speed.

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How can you identify when an object is moving away from the reference point on a distance-time graph?

Back

The distance from the reference point increases over time.

Front

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

Back

A negative slope indicates that the object is returning to the reference point.

Front

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

Back

By dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken.

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

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