Distance time graphs

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What does a distance-time graph represent?

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A distance-time graph represents the relationship between distance traveled and time taken, showing how far an object has moved over a period.

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

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A constant speed is represented by a straight line with a positive slope on a distance-time graph.

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What does acceleration look like on a distance-time graph?

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Acceleration is represented by a curve that slopes upwards, indicating that the distance is increasing at a faster rate over time.

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

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is not moving; the distance remains constant over time.

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How can you determine the speed from a distance-time graph?

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Speed can be determined by calculating the slope of the line on the graph; the steeper the slope, the faster the speed.

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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; the object is covering more distance in less time.

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What does a flat line followed by a steep line indicate on a distance-time graph?

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A flat line indicates the object is stationary, while a steep line indicates the object has started moving at a constant speed.

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If a distance-time graph shows a line that curves upwards, what does this mean?

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A curving line that slopes upwards indicates that the object is accelerating.

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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At 60 seconds, how far had this object traveled if the graph shows a distance of 40 m?

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The object had traveled 40 m.