Calculating Speed and Dist./Time Graphs

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What is speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, typically measured in meters per second (m/s).

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How do you calculate speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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What does a distance-time graph represent?

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A distance-time graph shows how distance changes over time, indicating the speed of an object.

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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 not moving; its distance remains constant.

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

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A steep slope indicates a high speed; the object is covering a large distance in a short amount of time.

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

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A gentle slope indicates a low speed; the object is covering a small distance over a longer period.

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If a car travels 100 meters in 5 seconds, what is its speed?

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Speed = 100 meters / 5 seconds = 20 m/s.

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What is the formula for calculating distance?

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Distance = Speed x Time.

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If you walk at a speed of 3 m/s for 10 seconds, how far do you travel?

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Distance = 3 m/s x 10 s = 30 meters.

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What is the average speed?

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Average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.