Distance-time graphs

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What is a distance-time graph?

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A distance-time graph is a visual representation that shows how the distance traveled by 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 not moving; it is stationary.

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What does a straight diagonal line on a distance-time graph represent?

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A straight diagonal line represents constant speed; the object is moving at a steady pace.

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What does a curve on a distance-time graph signify?

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A curve indicates that the object is accelerating or decelerating; its speed is changing.

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How can you tell if an object is slowing down on a distance-time graph?

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If the line on the graph curves upwards but becomes less steep, it indicates that the object is slowing down.

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What does a steeper line on a distance-time graph mean?

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A steeper line indicates a higher speed; the object is covering more distance in less time.

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How do you calculate speed from a distance-time graph?

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Speed can be calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken.

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What does a line that slopes downwards on a distance-time graph represent?

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A downward sloping line indicates that the object is returning to the starting point; it is moving back.

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If a distance-time graph shows a line that is horizontal for a period, what does that mean?

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It means the object is stationary during that time period.

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What is the significance of the origin point (0,0) on a distance-time graph?

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The origin point represents the starting position of the object at time zero.