Distance-Time Graphs

Front

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

Back

The object is moving forward at a constant speed.

Front

What does a horizontal line on a distance-time graph represent?

Back

The object is at rest.

Front

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

Back

The object is returning to its original position.

Front

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

Back

By calculating the slope of the line (rise over run).

Front

What does it mean if the distance-time graph shows a steep slope?

Back

The object is moving quickly.

Front

What does it mean if the distance-time graph shows a gentle slope?

Back

The object is moving slowly.

Front

If a distance-time graph shows a line that goes up and then levels off, what does this indicate?

Back

The object moved forward and then stopped.

Front

How can you tell how long an object was at rest on a distance-time graph?

Back

By measuring the length of the horizontal line segment.

Front

What is the significance of the y-axis on a distance-time graph?

Back

It represents the distance traveled by the object.

Front

What is the significance of the x-axis on a distance-time graph?

Back

It represents the time elapsed.