Distance 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?

Back

The object is stationary and 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 signify?

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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 is calculated by the slope of the line on the graph; steeper slopes indicate higher speeds.

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

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The object is returning to the starting point.

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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If a distance-time graph shows a line that is steeper than another, what can you infer?

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The steeper line represents a faster speed compared to the less steep line.

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What does it mean if the distance-time graph has a section that is flat and then becomes steep?

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The object was stationary for a period and then started moving faster.

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What is the significance of the y-axis on a distance-time graph?

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The y-axis represents the distance traveled by the object.