Distance vs Time Graphs

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

Back

A straight diagonal line, indicating equal distance covered over equal time.

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

Back

The object is not moving; distance remains constant over time.

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How can you identify acceleration on a distance vs time graph?

Back

The graph shows a curve that slopes upwards, indicating increasing distance over time.

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What does a steeper slope on a distance vs time graph indicate?

Back

A faster speed; the object is covering more distance in less time.

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What does a flat line followed by a steep line indicate on a distance vs time graph?

Back

The object was stationary for a period and then started moving quickly.

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How can you determine which runner had a head start from a distance vs time graph?

Back

The runner's line starts higher on the distance axis compared to others.

Front

What does the area under the line in a distance vs time graph represent?

Back

It does not represent anything; area under the line is not a concept in distance vs time graphs.

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How can you tell how long a runner rested from a distance vs time graph?

Back

Look for a horizontal line segment; the length of the segment indicates the duration of rest.

Front

What does a distance vs time graph with two intersecting lines indicate?

Back

The two objects are at the same distance at the point of intersection.

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How can you identify the winner of a race from a distance vs time graph?

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The runner whose line reaches the furthest distance in the shortest time.