Speed vs Time Graphs

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What is a Speed vs Time Graph?

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A graph that shows how speed changes over time, with speed on the vertical axis and time on the horizontal axis.

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What does a horizontal line on a Speed vs Time Graph represent?

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Constant speed; the object is moving at the same speed throughout that time interval.

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What does a downward sloping line indicate on a Speed vs Time Graph?

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Decreasing speed; the object is slowing down.

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What does an upward sloping line indicate on a Speed vs Time Graph?

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Increasing speed; the object is speeding up.

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What does a vertical line on a Speed vs Time Graph represent?

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An instantaneous change in speed, which is not physically possible in real scenarios.

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What does it mean if the graph is at the zero line?

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The object is at rest; it is not moving.

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How can you determine the speed from a Speed vs Time Graph?

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By looking at the vertical value (speed) at any given point in time.

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What does the area under the line in a Speed vs Time Graph represent?

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The distance traveled by the object during that time interval.

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What is the significance of point C to D on a Speed vs Time Graph?

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The object is not moving; the speed is zero.

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During which interval is the object moving at a constant speed?

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When the line is horizontal.