Distance time graphs

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What is Distance?

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Distance is a measure of how far an object has traveled, typically measured in meters (m).

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What does a Distance-Time graph show?

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A Distance-Time graph shows the relationship between distance traveled and time taken. It can indicate speed and motion.

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What does a horizontal line on a Distance-Time graph represent?

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is not moving; the distance remains constant over time.

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What does a straight diagonal line on a Distance-Time graph indicate?

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A straight diagonal line indicates constant speed; the object is moving at a steady rate.

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What does a curved line on a Distance-Time graph represent?

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A curved line indicates acceleration; the object is speeding up or slowing down.

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How do you calculate speed from a Distance-Time graph?

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Speed can be calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time taken (Speed = Distance / Time).

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What is the unit of speed?

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The unit of speed is meters per second (m/s).

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What does the slope of a Distance-Time graph represent?

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The slope of a Distance-Time graph represents the speed of the object; a steeper slope indicates a higher speed.

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If a graph shows a distance of 100 meters in 5 seconds, what is the speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time = 100 m / 5 s = 20 m/s.

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What does a steep slope on a Distance-Time graph indicate?

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A steep slope indicates a high speed; the object is covering a large distance in a short amount of time.