Distance Time Graphs

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What does a distance-time graph represent?

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A distance-time graph represents the relationship between distance traveled and time taken, showing how speed varies.

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

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is stationary (not moving).

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

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A straight diagonal line represents constant speed.

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What does a curved line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A curved line indicates acceleration or deceleration.

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What does the slope of a distance-time graph represent?

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The slope represents the speed of the object; steeper slopes indicate higher speeds.

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

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Speed can be determined by calculating the slope of the line (rise over run).

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

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A decreasing slope indicates that the object is slowing down (decelerating).

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What does a segment with a negative slope represent?

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A segment with a negative slope represents an object returning to its starting position.

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If an object travels 20 m in 10 seconds, what is its speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time = 20 m / 10 s = 2 m/s.

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What does the point of intersection of two lines on a distance-time graph represent?

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The point of intersection represents the moment when two objects are at the same position at the same time.