Graphing Stories

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What is graphing stories?

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Graphing stories is a method of representing real-life situations using graphs to illustrate how quantities change over time.

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What does the Y-axis represent in a graph?

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The Y-axis typically represents the dependent variable, which can be distance, height, or any other measurable quantity.

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What does the X-axis represent in a graph?

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The X-axis usually represents the independent variable, often time in motion graphs.

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What does a horizontal line on a graph indicate?

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is at rest or standing still.

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What does a vertical line on a graph indicate?

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A vertical line indicates an instantaneous change in position, which is not physically possible in real scenarios.

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

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An object is moving faster if the slope of the line on the graph is steeper.

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What does a downward slope on a graph indicate?

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A downward slope indicates that the object is returning to its starting position or moving backward.

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What does an upward slope on a graph indicate?

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An upward slope indicates that the object is moving away from its starting position.

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What is the significance of the point where a line changes direction on a graph?

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The point where a line changes direction indicates a change in the object's motion, such as stopping or changing speed.

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How do you determine the time an object stops on a graph?

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You determine the time an object stops by finding the point where the graph becomes horizontal.