5.P.1.2 & 1.3 - Distance/Time Graphs

Front

What does a distance/time graph represent?

Back

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

Front

What information do you need to calculate speed?

Back

You need the distance traveled and the time taken to travel that distance.

Front

What does a flat line on a distance/time graph indicate?

Back

A flat line indicates that the object is not moving; its distance remains constant over time.

Front

What does a steep line on a distance/time graph indicate?

Back

A steep line indicates that the object is moving quickly; it covers a large distance in a short amount of time.

Front

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

Back

A downward slope indicates that the object is returning to its starting point or moving backward.

Front

How can you tell if an object is speeding up on a distance/time graph?

Back

If the slope of the line is increasing, the object is speeding up.

Front

How can you tell if an object is slowing down on a distance/time graph?

Back

If the slope of the line is decreasing, the object is slowing down.

Front

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

Back

A curved line indicates that the object's speed is changing; it may be speeding up or slowing down.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

What does it mean if two objects have the same slope on a distance/time graph?

Back

It means both objects are traveling at the same speed.