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 horizontal line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is at rest and not changing its position over time.

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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, meaning the object is moving at a steady pace.

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

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A curved line indicates that the object is accelerating or decelerating, meaning its speed is changing.

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What is velocity?

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Velocity is a measurement of how fast an object is moving in a specific direction.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is the rate at which an object covers distance, while velocity includes both speed and direction.

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

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A steep slope indicates a high speed, meaning the object is covering distance quickly.

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

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A gentle slope indicates a low speed, meaning the object is covering distance slowly.

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What does it mean if the graph shows a line returning to the starting point?

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It means the object has returned to its original position after moving away.

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What does a flat line followed by a steep line indicate?

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It indicates that the object was at rest for a period and then started moving quickly.

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