Distance 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 horizontal line on a Distance-Time Graph represent?

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An object that is at rest (not moving).

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What does a steep line on a Distance-Time Graph indicate?

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An object is moving quickly.

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What does a gentle slope on a Distance-Time Graph indicate?

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An object is moving slowly.

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How do you calculate speed from a Distance-Time Graph?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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What is the unit of speed commonly used in Distance-Time Graphs?

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Meters per second (m/s).

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If an object travels 40 meters in 10 seconds, what is its speed?

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4 m/s.

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What does the slope of a line on a Distance-Time Graph represent?

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The speed of the object.

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What does a line that goes back towards the origin on a Distance-Time Graph indicate?

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The object is returning to its starting point.

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At what point on a Distance-Time Graph can you determine the total distance traveled?

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By looking at the final distance value on the vertical axis.