Distance time graphs

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What is a distance-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-time graph indicate?

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The object is not moving; it is at rest.

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

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The object is moving at a constant speed.

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

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The object is moving faster.

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

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The object is returning to the starting point.

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How do you calculate speed using a distance-time graph?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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What is the unit of speed?

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Meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

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

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The object is accelerating; its speed is increasing.

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

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The object is decelerating; its speed is decreasing.

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If a distance-time graph shows a flat line followed by a steep line, what does this indicate?

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The object was at rest for a period and then started moving quickly.

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