Qualitative Graphs

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What is a qualitative graph?

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A qualitative graph is a visual representation that shows the relationship between two variables without using numerical values, focusing instead on the general trend or behavior of the data.

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What does the slope of a graph represent?

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The slope of a graph represents the rate of change of one variable in relation to another. A steeper slope indicates a faster rate of change.

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

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is at rest, meaning there is no change in distance over time.

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

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A vertical line is not possible in a distance-time graph as it would imply an infinite speed, which is not physically possible.

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

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A downward slope indicates that the object is returning to the starting point, showing a decrease in distance over time.

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What does a constant speed look like on a graph?

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A constant speed is represented by a straight diagonal line on a distance-time graph, indicating uniform motion.

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What is the significance of the y-axis in a distance-time graph?

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The y-axis represents the distance from the starting point, showing how far the object has traveled at any given time.

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What does it mean if a graph starts above the y-axis?

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If a graph starts above the y-axis, it indicates that the object was already at a certain distance from the starting point before the time measurement began.

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How can you determine the total time taken from a distance-time graph?

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The total time taken can be determined by looking at the x-axis and identifying the total duration represented on the graph.

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What does a steep slope indicate in terms of speed?

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