Distance vs Time Graphs

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What is a distance vs time graph?

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A graphical representation 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 vs time graph indicate?

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The object is not moving; its distance remains constant over time.

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What does a straight diagonal line on a distance vs time graph represent?

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The object is moving at a constant speed.

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

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The object is moving quickly; the steeper the slope, the faster the speed.

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

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The object is moving slowly; the gentler the slope, the slower the speed.

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How can you determine the speed of an object from a distance vs time graph?

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Speed can be calculated by finding the slope of the line on the graph (rise over run).

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What does a downward slope on a distance vs time graph indicate?

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The object is returning to the starting point; it is moving backward.

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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If an object travels 10 meters in 2 seconds, what is its speed?

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5 m/s.

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

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The object is accelerating or decelerating; its speed is changing.