Distance Time Graphs Flashcard

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What is a Distance-Time Graph?

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A graph that shows the distance an object has traveled over a specific period of time.

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What does a flat line on a Distance-Time Graph indicate?

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The object is not moving.

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How do you calculate speed from a Distance-Time Graph?

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Speed is calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time taken.

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What does a steep slope on a Distance-Time Graph represent?

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A steep slope indicates a high speed.

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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.

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If a Distance-Time Graph shows a downward slope, what does it mean?

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The object is returning to the starting point.

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What is the formula for speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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What does it mean if the Distance-Time Graph is a straight line?

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The object is moving at a constant speed.

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How can you determine the total distance traveled from a Distance-Time Graph?

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By looking at the vertical distance on the graph at the end of the time interval.

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What is acceleration in the context of Distance-Time Graphs?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of speed over time.