Distance-time and Speed-time graphs

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What is a distance-time graph?

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A graph that shows the distance an object has traveled over a specific period of time.

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

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It indicates that the object is moving at a constant speed.

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

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It represents that the object is at rest.

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What is a speed-time graph?

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A graph that shows how speed changes over time.

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What does a straight horizontal line on a speed-time graph indicate?

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It indicates that the object is moving at a constant speed.

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What does a sloping line on a speed-time graph represent?

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It represents acceleration or deceleration.

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What is acceleration?

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

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

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It indicates a high rate of acceleration.

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

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It indicates that the speed is constant.

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How can you determine the speed from a distance-time graph?

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Speed can be determined by calculating the slope of the line on the graph.