Distance vs. Time REVIEW

Front

What is the definition of speed?

Back

Speed is a measurement of how fast an object is moving, calculated as distance traveled over time.

Front

What two measurements are necessary for calculating speed?

Back

Distance and time.

Front

What does a constant speed graph look like?

Back

A straight line with a positive slope.

Front

What does a negative slope on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

Back

The object is returning home or moving back towards the starting point.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean if an object is at rest on a distance vs. time graph?

Back

The graph is a horizontal line, indicating no change in distance over time.

Front

How can you tell if an object is accelerating on a distance vs. time graph?

Back

The graph will show a curve or a line with an increasing slope.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

What does a steep slope on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving quickly.

Front

What is the term for the rate of change of velocity?

Back

Acceleration.