5.P.1.2 & 1.3 - Distance/Time Graphs

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What is a distance/time graph?

Back

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 flat line on a distance/time graph indicate?

Back

A flat line indicates that the object is not moving; it is stationary.

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What does a steep line on a distance/time graph represent?

Back

A steep line indicates that the object is moving quickly; the greater the slope, the faster the speed.

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What does a downward slope on a distance/time graph mean?

Back

A downward slope indicates that the object is moving back towards the starting point, or it is decreasing in distance.

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What does an upward slope on a distance/time graph indicate?

Back

An upward slope indicates that the object is moving away from the starting point, or it is increasing in distance.

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How can you tell if an object is speeding up on a distance/time graph?

Back

If the slope of the line is increasing (getting steeper), the object is speeding up.

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How can you tell if an object is slowing down on a distance/time graph?

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If the slope of the line is decreasing (getting flatter), the object is slowing down.

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

Back

A horizontal line represents a period of time where the object is not moving; it is stationary.

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

Back

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

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

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The x-axis represents the time elapsed during the object's movement.