Distance and Time Graphs

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What is a distance-time graph?

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A graphical representation that shows the distance an object has traveled over a specific period of time.

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

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The object is at rest (not moving).

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

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The object is moving at a constant speed.

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

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The object is accelerating or decelerating.

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How can you determine the speed of an object from a distance-time graph?

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Speed can be calculated by finding the slope of the line on the graph.

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What does a steeper slope on a distance-time graph signify?

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The object is moving faster.

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

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The object was at rest initially and then started moving quickly.

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What is the significance of the points labeled A, B, C, D, and E on a distance-time graph?

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They represent specific moments in time during the object's motion.

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How can you tell if one object is faster than another on a distance-time graph?

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By comparing the slopes of their lines; the steeper line indicates the faster object.

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What does it mean if the distance-time graph shows a line that goes back down?

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The object is moving back towards the starting point.