Interpreting Graphs

Front

What does it mean when a graph shows a flat line?

Back

The object is not moving.

Front

What is the Y-axis in a coordinate plane?

Back

The vertical axis.

Front

What does a steep slope on a graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving quickly.

Front

What does a downward slope on a graph represent?

Back

The object is slowing down.

Front

How can you tell if an object is accelerating on a graph?

Back

The line is curving upwards.

Front

What does the X-axis represent in a graph?

Back

The horizontal axis.

Front

What does it mean if a graph has a negative slope?

Back

The object is moving in the opposite direction.

Front

What is the significance of the coordinates (0,0) on a graph?

Back

It is the origin point.

Front

How do you find the distance traveled on a graph?

Back

Calculate the area under the line.

Front

What does it mean if a graph shows a vertical line?

Back

The object is instantaneously moving to a new position.