Interpreting Graphs

Front

What does the y-coordinate represent in an ordered pair?

Back

The y-coordinate represents the vertical position of a point on a graph.

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What is the meaning of a constant speed on a graph?

Back

Constant speed means the object is moving the same distance in equal intervals of time.

Front

What does it mean when a graph shows a horizontal line?

Back

A horizontal line indicates that the object is not moving; it is stationary.

Front

How can you identify acceleration on a graph?

Back

Acceleration is indicated by a curve or a line that slopes upwards, showing an increase in speed.

Front

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

Back

A steep slope indicates a fast speed; the steeper the slope, the faster the object is moving.

Front

What does a downward slope on a graph represent?

Back

A downward slope indicates that the object is returning to its starting position or moving backward.

Front

What is the significance of point A in a distance-time graph?

Back

Point A typically represents the starting position of the object.

Front

What does it mean if a graph shows a line that is curving upwards?

Back

A curving upward line indicates that the object is accelerating.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, while velocity includes direction.

Front

What does it mean when a graph shows a flat line after a steep slope?

Back

A flat line after a steep slope indicates that the object has stopped moving.