Self Check: Distance v. Time Graphs

Front

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

Back

Not moving.

Front

What does a straight diagonal line on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

Back

Constant speed.

Front

What does a curved line on a distance vs. time graph signify?

Back

Acceleration.

Front

How can you determine speed from a distance vs. time graph?

Back

By calculating the slope of the line.

Front

What does a steeper slope on a distance vs. time graph mean?

Back

Higher speed.

Front

What does a negative slope on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving back towards the starting point.

Front

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

Back

The object was stationary and then started moving quickly.

Front

How can you tell if an object is accelerating on a distance vs. time graph?

Back

If the line is curved upwards.

Front

What does a line that levels off on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

Back

The object is slowing down.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.