Distance Vs. Time Graphs

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What is a Distance vs. 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 vs. Time Graph indicate?

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The object is at rest; it is not moving.

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What does a straight diagonal line on a Distance vs. Time Graph represent?

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The object is moving at a constant speed.

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What does a steep slope on a Distance vs. Time Graph indicate?

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The object is moving quickly; the steeper the slope, the faster the speed.

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What does a flat line followed by a steep line indicate on a Distance vs. Time Graph?

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

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How can you determine the speed of an object from a Distance vs. Time Graph?

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Speed can be calculated by finding the slope of the line (rise over run).

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What does a downward slope on a Distance vs. Time Graph indicate?

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The object is returning to its starting point; it is moving backward.

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What does a curve on a Distance vs. Time Graph represent?

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The object is accelerating or decelerating; its speed is changing.

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What is the significance of the y-intercept on a Distance vs. Time Graph?

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It represents the initial position of the object at time zero.

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How can you tell if an object is moving faster at one point than another on a Distance vs. Time Graph?

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By comparing the slopes of the lines; a steeper slope indicates a faster speed.