Do Now Distance - Time Graphs

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

Back

The object is returning to the starting position.

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

Back

The object is stationary (at rest).

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

Back

The object is moving away from the starting position at a constant speed.

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What is acceleration in the context of a distance-time graph?

Back

Acceleration refers to an increase in speed, represented by a curve that slopes upwards.

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What is deceleration in the context of a distance-time graph?

Back

Deceleration refers to a decrease in speed, represented by a curve that slopes downwards.

Front

How can you identify constant speed on a distance-time graph?

Back

Constant speed is shown by a straight line with a positive slope.

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What does it mean if the distance-time graph is curved upwards?

Back

The object is accelerating (speeding up).

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What does it mean if the distance-time graph is curved downwards?

Back

The object is decelerating (slowing down).

Front

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

Back

Point A can indicate a moment of being stationary or a change in motion.

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How can you tell if an object has stopped moving on a distance-time graph?

Back

If the graph shows a horizontal line, the object has stopped moving.