Distance time graphs

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What is a distance-time graph?

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

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

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The object is at rest; it is not moving.

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What does a straight diagonal line on a distance-time graph represent?

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

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What does a curved line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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The object is accelerating; its speed is changing.

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How do you calculate speed from a distance-time graph?

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Speed = Distance / Time; the slope of the line represents speed.

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What does a steeper slope on a distance-time graph mean?

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The object is moving faster; a steeper slope indicates higher speed.

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What does a flat segment on a distance-time graph represent?

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The object is stationary; it is not changing its position.

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If a distance-time graph shows a line going back towards the origin, what does it mean?

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The object is returning to its starting position.

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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 distance traveled by the object.

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

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The x-axis represents time elapsed.