Distance Time Graphs

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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 straight line on a Distance-Time Graph indicate?

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Constant speed; the object is moving at a steady pace.

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

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The speed of the object; steeper slopes indicate higher speeds.

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

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No motion; the object is stationary.

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

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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What does a downward slope on a Distance-Time Graph indicate?

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Deceleration; the object is slowing down.

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What does an upward slope on a Distance-Time Graph indicate?

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Acceleration; the object is speeding up.

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If an object travels 20 m in 10 s, what is its speed?

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2 m/s.

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What does the area under the line in a Distance-Time Graph represent?

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Not applicable; area under the line is not a concept in Distance-Time Graphs.

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What is the significance of the y-axis in a Distance-Time Graph?

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It represents distance traveled by the object.