Distance time graphs

Distance time graphs

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Physics

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a distance-time graph represent?

Back

A distance-time graph shows how the distance traveled by an object changes over time.

2.

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Front

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

Back

A horizontal line indicates that the object is at rest and not changing its position.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

A straight diagonal line indicates that the object is moving at a constant speed.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

A steeper slope indicates a higher speed of the object.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

A downward slope indicates that the object is returning to its original position.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you determine the speed of an object from a distance-time graph?

Back

Speed can be determined by calculating the slope of the line on the graph (change in distance/change in time).

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.

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