Do Now Distance - Time Graphs

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

Back

A straight line with a positive slope.

Front

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

Back

The object is returning to the starting point.

Front

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

Back

The object is at rest (not moving).

Front

What does an upward curve indicate on a distance-time graph?

Back

The object is accelerating (speeding up).

Front

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

Back

The object is decelerating (slowing down).

Front

How can you tell if an object is moving faster on a distance-time graph?

Back

The steeper the slope, the faster the object is moving.

Front

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

Back

It represents the distance traveled by the object.

Front

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

Back

It represents the time elapsed.

Front

If a graph shows a line that goes up and then levels off, what does that indicate?

Back

The object is moving at a constant speed and then stops.

Front

What does it mean if a distance-time graph has a line that goes down?

Back

The object is moving back towards the starting point.