Qualitative Graphs

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What is a qualitative graph?

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A qualitative graph is a type of graph that represents the relationship between variables without using numerical values, focusing instead on the general trends and patterns.

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

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A positive slope indicates that the distance is increasing over time.

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

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A horizontal line represents a situation where the distance remains constant over time, meaning the object is not moving.

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

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A negative slope indicates that the distance is decreasing over time, meaning the object is moving back towards the starting point.

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How can you identify when an object is at rest on a graph?

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An object is at rest when the graph shows a horizontal line, indicating no change in distance over time.

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What does the steepness of a slope on a graph represent?

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The steepness of a slope represents the speed of the object; a steeper slope indicates a higher speed.

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What type of graph would best represent the motion of a ferris wheel?

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A periodic graph that shows a repeating pattern, typically sinusoidal, representing the up and down motion of the ferris wheel.

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What does a section of a graph with a flat line followed by a steep line indicate?

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This indicates that the object was at rest for a period of time and then started moving quickly.

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How can you determine the total time taken from a distance-time graph?

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The total time taken can be determined by looking at the x-axis and finding the total duration from the start to the end of the motion.

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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.