Interpreting Graphs

Front

What does it mean when a graph shows a flat line?

Back

The object is not moving.

Front

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

Back

The line on the graph is sloping upwards.

Front

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

Back

The object is moving back towards the starting point.

Front

What does a steep slope on a graph represent?

Back

The object is moving at a high speed.

Front

What does it mean if the graph shows a curve?

Back

The object is changing its speed.

Front

What is the significance of the axes on a graph?

Back

The x-axis usually represents time, and the y-axis represents distance.

Front

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

Back

The object is moving at a constant speed.

Front

How can you determine the speed of an object from a graph?

Back

By calculating the slope of the line on a distance-time graph.

Front

What does it mean if the graph shows a line that is getting steeper?

Back

The object is accelerating.

Front

What does a line that goes downwards on a speed-time graph indicate?

Back

The object is slowing down.