Analyzing Graphs

Front

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

Back

The object is staying still or maintaining a constant position.

Front

What does a downward slope in a graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving downwards or decreasing in value.

Front

What does a steep slope in a graph represent?

Back

The object is moving quickly or changing value rapidly.

Front

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

Back

The object is not moving; it represents an undefined or infinite speed.

Front

How can you determine the distance traveled from a graph?

Back

By looking at the vertical axis at a specific time on the horizontal axis.

Front

What does a constant rate of change look like on a graph?

Back

A straight line that is neither horizontal nor vertical.

Front

What does it mean if a graph has a curve?

Back

The object is accelerating or decelerating.

Front

How can you identify when an object is returning to its starting location on a graph?

Back

When the graph returns to the same point on the vertical axis as it started.

Front

What does it mean if a graph shows a section where the line is flat?

Back

The object is at rest or not changing position.

Front

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

Back

It typically represents time.