Story graphs

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What is a story graph?

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A story graph is a visual representation of an object's motion over time, showing how its position changes.

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What does it mean when a line on a graph is DECREASING?

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A decreasing line indicates that the object's position is getting lower over time, meaning it is moving backward or slowing down.

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What does it mean when a line on a graph is INCREASING?

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An increasing line indicates that the object's position is getting higher over time, meaning it is moving forward or speeding up.

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How can you determine the speed of an object from a story graph?

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Speed can be determined by the steepness of the line; a steeper line indicates a faster speed.

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What does a horizontal line on a story graph represent?

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is at rest, meaning its position is not changing over time.

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What is the significance of the x-axis in a story graph?

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The x-axis typically represents time, showing how the object's position changes over a specific duration.

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What is the significance of the y-axis in a story graph?

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The y-axis typically represents the position or distance of the object from a starting point.

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How can you identify a change in direction on a story graph?

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A change in direction is indicated by a change in the slope of the line; for example, a line that goes from increasing to decreasing.

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What does it mean if a graph shows an object moving faster at one point than another?

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It means that the slope of the line is steeper at that point, indicating a higher speed.

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What is the difference between average speed and instantaneous speed?

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Average speed is the total distance divided by total time, while instantaneous speed is the speed of an object at a specific moment.