Distance vs. Time Graphs

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What does a distance vs. time graph represent?

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It shows how far an object has traveled over a specific period of time.

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On a distance vs. time graph, what is plotted on the x-axis?

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Time is plotted on the x-axis.

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On a distance vs. time graph, what is plotted on the y-axis?

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Distance is plotted on the y-axis.

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What does a horizontal line on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

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The object is at rest.

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What does a straight diagonal line on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

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The object is moving at a constant speed.

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What does a steeper slope on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

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The object is moving faster.

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What does a flat line followed by a steep line indicate in a distance vs. time graph?

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The object was at rest for a period and then started moving quickly.

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If a distance vs. time graph shows a downward slope, what does that mean?

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The object is returning to its starting point.

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How can you determine the total distance traveled from a distance vs. time graph?

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By looking at the highest point on the graph.

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What does the area under the line in a distance vs. time graph represent?

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The total distance traveled.