story graphs

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What is a story graph?

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A visual representation that shows how an object's distance from a starting point changes over time.

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What does it mean when a graph shows increasing distance?

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It indicates that the object is moving away from the starting point.

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What does it mean when a graph shows decreasing distance?

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It indicates that the object is moving back towards the starting point.

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What is constant speed in the context of a story graph?

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When an object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time.

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What does it mean if a graph is flat (horizontal)?

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The object is not moving; its distance from the starting point remains the same.

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What is acceleration in a story graph?

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An increase in the speed of the object over time.

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What is deceleration in a story graph?

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A decrease in the speed of the object over time.

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What does a steep slope on a graph indicate?

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The object is moving quickly away from or towards the starting point.

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What does a gentle slope on a graph indicate?

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The object is moving slowly away from or towards the starting point.

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What does a change in direction on a graph signify?

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The object has stopped moving away and is now returning towards the starting point.