Distance-Time Graphs

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What does a distance-time graph represent?

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A distance-time graph shows how far an object has traveled over a specific period of time.

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

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A flat line indicates that the object is at rest and not moving.

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What does a steep slope on a distance-time graph represent?

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A steep slope indicates that the object is moving quickly.

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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 starting position.

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How can you tell if two objects are moving at the same speed on a distance-time graph?

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If the lines representing the objects are parallel, they are moving at the same speed.

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

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A curve indicates that the object's speed is changing.

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What is the formula to calculate speed using a distance-time graph?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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If a runner's distance-time graph shows a horizontal line, what does it mean?

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It means the runner has stopped moving.

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What information can you gather from the slope of a distance-time graph?

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The slope indicates the speed of the object; steeper slopes mean faster speeds.

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What does it mean if a distance-time graph has a section where the line goes up and then levels off?

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It means the object moved forward and then stopped.