Distance time graphs

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What is a distance-time graph?

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A distance-time graph is a visual representation that shows how the distance traveled by an object changes over time.

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

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A straight line indicates that the object is moving at a constant speed.

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

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A horizontal line represents that the object is at rest and not changing its position.

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

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A positive slope indicates that the object is moving away from the starting point.

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

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A negative slope indicates that the object is returning to the starting point.

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How can you tell if one object overtakes another on a distance-time graph?

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One object overtakes another if its graph line crosses above the other object's line.

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What does a steeper slope on a distance-time graph mean?

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A steeper slope indicates a higher speed of the object.

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What does a flat segment on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A flat segment indicates that the object is not moving (at rest) during that time.

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If a graph shows a curve, what does it indicate about the object's speed?

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A curve indicates that the object's speed is changing; it could be accelerating or decelerating.

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

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The y-axis represents the distance traveled by the object.