Speed & Distance Time Graphs

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What is speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, often measured in meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

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

Back

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

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

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A steep line represents a high speed, meaning the object is moving quickly.

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

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A curved line indicates that the object is accelerating or decelerating.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of speed over time, indicating how quickly an object is speeding up or slowing down.

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What does a downward slope on a distance-time graph represent?

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A downward slope indicates that the object is slowing down.

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How can you tell if an object is moving at a constant speed on a graph?

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If the line on the graph is straight and slanted, the object is moving at a constant speed.

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What does it mean if the distance-time graph returns to the origin?

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It means the object has returned to its starting point.

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance ÷ Time.

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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 moving (stationary).