Distance time graphs

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

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Constant speed (moving away from the starting point)

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

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The object is not moving (at rest)

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

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The object is returning to the starting point (moving back)

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time

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What does an increasing slope on a distance-time graph represent?

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Acceleration (increasing speed)

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If a distance-time graph shows a steep slope, what does that mean?

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The object is moving quickly.

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What are the two measurements needed to calculate speed?

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Distance and time

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

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The object is stationary (not moving)

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How can you tell if an object is moving faster on a distance-time graph?

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By the steepness of the slope; a steeper slope means faster movement.

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

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The object is accelerating or decelerating.

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