Speed & Distance Time Graphs

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

Back

The object is not moving.

Front

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

Back

The object is moving at a constant speed.

Front

What does a downward slope on a distance-time graph show?

Back

The object is slowing down or returning to the starting point.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance ÷ Time

Front

What does acceleration mean in terms of speed?

Back

Acceleration is the rate at which an object changes its speed.

Front

What is a head start in a race?

Back

A head start is when one runner begins the race before the others.

Front

What does gravitational force do?

Back

Gravitational force pulls objects towards each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

Front

How can you tell if an object has stopped moving on a graph?

Back

The line on the graph becomes horizontal (flat) when the object stops moving.

Front

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

Back

The object is accelerating or decelerating.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is how fast something is moving, while velocity includes direction.