Distance Time Graphs/Speed

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What is a Distance-Time Graph?

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A graph that shows the distance an object has traveled over a specific period of time.

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What does a flat line on a Distance-Time Graph indicate?

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The object is not moving.

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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 curved line on a Distance-Time Graph indicate?

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The object is accelerating or decelerating.

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How do you calculate speed from 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).

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If an object travels 40 meters in 100 seconds, what is its speed?

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0.4 m/s.

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What does a steeper slope on a Distance-Time Graph mean?

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The object is moving faster.

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What does a horizontal line represent in terms of speed?

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The object is at rest (not moving).

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What is acceleration?

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The rate of change of speed or velocity.