Distance time graphs

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What does a distance-time graph represent?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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A steeper slope indicates a higher speed of the object.

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

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

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

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

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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

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The area under the line does not have a specific physical meaning in a distance-time graph; it is primarily used in velocity-time graphs.

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What does a curve on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A curve indicates that the speed of the object is changing (accelerating or decelerating).

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.