Distance-Time Graphs

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What does a distance-time graph represent?

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A distance-time graph shows how the distance of an object changes over time.

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What does a flat line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A flat line indicates that the object is at rest and not moving.

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What does a sloped line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A sloped line indicates that the object is moving; the steeper the slope, the faster the object is moving.

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

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A downward slope indicates that the object is returning to its original position.

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How can you tell if two objects are moving at the same speed on a distance-time graph?

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If the lines representing the two objects are parallel, they are moving at the same speed.

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What does the y-axis represent in a distance-time graph?

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The y-axis represents the distance traveled by the object.

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What does the x-axis represent in a distance-time graph?

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The x-axis represents the time elapsed.

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If a runner stops for 5 seconds, how would this appear on a distance-time graph?

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It would appear as a flat line segment on the graph for the duration of the stop.

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What is the significance of the starting point on a distance-time graph?

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The starting point indicates the initial position of the object before it begins to move.

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

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You can determine the total distance by measuring the vertical distance from the starting point to the endpoint on the graph.