Speed & Distance Time Graphs

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What is Speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time. It is calculated using the formula: Speed = Distance / Time.

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What is the formula for calculating Distance?

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Distance can be calculated using the formula: Distance = Speed x Time.

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What is the formula for calculating Time?

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Time can be calculated using the formula: Time = Distance / Speed.

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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 line on a Distance-Time graph indicate?

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A steep line indicates that 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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If a car travels 60 miles in 2 hours, what is its speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time = 60 miles / 2 hours = 30 miles per hour.

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How can you tell if an object is accelerating on a Distance-Time graph?

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If the line on the graph is getting steeper, the object is accelerating.

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What is the unit of speed in the metric system?

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The unit of speed in the metric system is meters per second (m/s).

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What is the unit of distance in the metric system?

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The unit of distance in the metric system is meters (m).