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 a horizontal line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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The object is at rest; it is not moving.

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

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The object is moving at a constant speed.

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

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The object is accelerating or decelerating.

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

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Speed is calculated as the slope of the line on the graph.

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What is the formula for speed?

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Speed = Distance / 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.

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

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The object is returning to the starting point; it is moving backward.

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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 the distance traveled.

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

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The x-axis represents the time taken.