Distance vs. Time Graphs

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What does a distance vs. time graph represent?

Back

It represents the relationship between distance traveled and the time taken to travel that distance.

Front

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

Back

Time is plotted on the x-axis.

Front

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

Back

Distance is plotted on the y-axis.

Front

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

Back

It indicates that the object is at rest and not moving.

Front

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

Back

It indicates that the object is moving at a constant speed.

Front

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

Back

It indicates that the object is accelerating or decelerating.

Front

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

Back

It means the object is moving quickly.

Front

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

Back

It means the object is moving slowly.

Front

What can you infer if the distance vs. time graph has a section where the line goes down?

Back

It indicates that the object is returning to its starting point.

Front

How can you tell if an object has stopped moving on a distance vs. time graph?

Back

The line will be horizontal, indicating no change in distance over time.