Graphing Stories

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What does a graph showing constant speed look like?

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A straight line with a positive slope, indicating that the object is moving at a steady pace.

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What is acceleration in the context of graphing stories?

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Acceleration refers to the rate of change of velocity, shown by a curve that slopes upwards on a graph.

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What does deceleration mean in a graph?

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Deceleration means the object is slowing down, represented by a curve that slopes downwards.

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How can you identify no motion on a graph?

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No motion is indicated by a horizontal line on the graph, showing that the position of the object does not change over time.

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What does a peak in a sales graph indicate?

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A peak indicates the highest point of sales during a specific time period.

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What does it mean when a graph levels off after a peak?

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It means that the sales have stabilized and are no longer increasing or decreasing significantly.

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How can you tell if an object is slowing down on a graph?

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An object is slowing down if the slope of the graph decreases over time.

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What does a downward slope on a graph represent?

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A downward slope indicates that the object is moving back towards its starting point or decreasing in value.

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What is the significance of a vertical line on a graph?

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A vertical line indicates an instantaneous change in position, which is not possible in real motion.

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What does a child climbing stairs and sliding down represent on a graph?

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It represents a combination of increasing and decreasing motion, shown by alternating slopes.