Distance Time Graphs w/ Speed, Velocity, Distance Calculations

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What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate at which an object changes its velocity. It occurs when an object speeds up, slows down, or changes direction.

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What is speed?

Back

Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time. It is a scalar quantity and does not include direction.

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What is velocity?

Back

Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction. It is a vector quantity.

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How do you calculate speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

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What does a distance-time graph represent?

Back

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

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

Back

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

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

Back

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 point.

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If a car travels 100 km in 2 hours, what is its speed?

Back

Speed = 100 km / 2 hours = 50 km/h.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).