Speed/Time and Distance/Time Graphs

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What does a distance/time graph represent?

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A distance/time graph shows how the distance traveled by an object changes over time.

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What does a constant speed look like on a distance/time graph?

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A constant speed is represented by a straight line with a positive slope.

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What does a horizontal line on a distance/time graph indicate?

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is at rest.

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What does a steep slope on a distance/time graph signify?

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A steep slope indicates a fast speed.

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What does a negative slope on a distance/time graph represent?

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A negative slope indicates that the object is returning to the starting point.

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What is acceleration in the context of speed/time graphs?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of speed, shown by a curve that slopes upward on a speed/time graph.

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What does a speed/time graph with a straight horizontal line indicate?

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A straight horizontal line indicates constant speed.

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How can you tell if an object is speeding up on a speed/time graph?

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An object is speeding up if the line on the graph slopes upward.

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What does a downward slope on a speed/time graph indicate?

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A downward slope indicates that the object is slowing down.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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