Week 3 Flashcard: Speed/Distance-Time Graphs

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What is a speed/distance-time graph?

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A speed/distance-time graph is a visual representation that shows the relationship between the distance traveled by an object and the time taken to travel that distance.

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How do you determine if an object is at rest on a distance-time graph?

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An object is at rest on a distance-time graph when the line is horizontal, indicating that there is no change in distance over time.

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

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

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

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

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

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Speed can be calculated by taking the change in distance (rise) divided by the change in time (run) between two points on the graph.

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What does a curve on a distance-time graph represent?

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A curve on a distance-time graph represents changing speed, where the object is accelerating or decelerating.

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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The formula for calculating speed is Speed = Distance / Time.

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What does it mean if the distance-time graph has a flat line?

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A flat line on a distance-time graph indicates that the object is stationary and not moving.

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How can you identify acceleration on a distance-time graph?

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Acceleration is identified on a distance-time graph by a curve that slopes upwards, indicating that the speed of the object is increasing.

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

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The y-axis represents distance traveled by the object.