Distance Time Graphs

Front

What does a constant speed look like on a distance-time graph?

Back

A straight line with a positive slope.

Front

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

Back

The object is at rest.

Front

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

Back

The object is returning to its original position.

Front

How can you tell if an object is accelerating on a distance-time graph?

Back

The slope of the line is increasing.

Front

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

Back

The faster the speed.

Front

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

Back

It represents the distance traveled.

Front

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

Back

It represents the time elapsed.

Front

If two lines on a distance-time graph are parallel, what does that mean?

Back

Both objects are moving at the same speed.

Front

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

Back

The object is changing speed.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed from a distance-time graph?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.