Distance vs. Time and Speed Vs. Time Graphs

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What does a distance vs. time graph represent?

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It shows how the distance of an object changes over time.

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What does a speed vs. time graph represent?

Back

It shows how the speed of an object changes over time.

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

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The object is at rest.

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

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The object is moving at a constant speed.

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What does a curve on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

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The object is accelerating or decelerating.

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What does a steep slope on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

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The object is moving quickly.

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What does a gentle slope on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

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The object is moving slowly.

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What is the formula to calculate speed?

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speed = distance/time

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If an object is speeding up, what will the speed vs. time graph look like?

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It will show a line that slopes upwards.

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If an object is slowing down, what will the speed vs. time graph look like?

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It will show a line that slopes downwards.