Distance time graphs

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What is a distance-time graph?

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A graphical representation that shows the distance an object has traveled over a specific period of time.

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What does the slope of a distance-time graph represent?

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The speed of the object; a steeper slope indicates a higher speed.

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

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The object is at rest; it is not changing its position over time.

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

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Speed = Distance / Time; the slope of the line gives the speed.

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

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The object is returning to its starting position.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

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What is the formula to calculate distance?

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Distance = Speed x Time.

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If a runner covers 100 meters in 10 seconds, what is their speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time = 100 meters / 10 seconds = 10 m/s.

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What does it mean if two lines on a distance-time graph are parallel?

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Both objects are moving at the same speed.

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What is acceleration?

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The rate of change of velocity; it can be positive (speeding up) or negative (slowing down).