Distance/Time Graphs

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What is a distance/time graph?

Back

A distance/time graph is a visual representation that shows how the distance of an object changes over time.

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What does a flat line on a distance/time graph indicate?

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A flat line indicates that the object is at rest and not moving.

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What does a steep slope on a distance/time graph represent?

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A steep slope represents a high speed; the steeper the slope, the faster the object is moving.

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What does a gentle slope on a distance/time graph indicate?

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A gentle slope indicates a slow speed; the object is moving, but not very quickly.

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How can you tell if an object is accelerating on a distance/time graph?

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If the slope of the line is increasing, the object is accelerating.

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What does it mean if the line on a distance/time graph curves?

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A curved line indicates that the speed of the object is changing; it could be speeding up or slowing down.

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What does a horizontal line on a distance/time graph mean?

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A horizontal line means the object is not changing its position over time; it is stationary.

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

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Speed can be determined by calculating the slope of the line; speed = distance/time.

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What does it mean if two lines on a distance/time graph cross?

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If two lines cross, it means the two objects are at the same position at that time.

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

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The y-axis represents the distance traveled by the object.