Qualitative Graphs

Front

What does a positive slope on a graph indicate?

Back

The distance is increasing.

Front

What does a negative slope on a graph indicate?

Back

The distance is decreasing.

Front

What does a zero slope on a graph indicate?

Back

The distance is staying the same.

Front

In a graph, what does a steep slope represent?

Back

A steep slope indicates a fast rate of change.

Front

What does a flat section of a graph represent?

Back

A flat section indicates no change in distance over time.

Front

What does it mean if a graph shows a section with a positive slope?

Back

It means the object is moving away from the starting point.

Front

What does it mean if a graph shows a section with a negative slope?

Back

It means the object is moving back towards the starting point.

Front

If a graph shows a steep rate of change for a short time, what can be inferred?

Back

The object was moving very fast for a brief period.

Front

What does it mean if a section of a graph is horizontal?

Back

The object is stationary.

Front

In a distance-time graph, what does a curve indicate?

Back

A curve indicates changing speed.