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 stationary (not moving).

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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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How can you determine the speed of an object from a distance-time graph?

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Speed can be determined by calculating the slope of the line on the graph (rise over run).

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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.

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If a distance-time graph shows a curve, what does it signify?

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A curve indicates that the speed of the object is changing (accelerating or decelerating).

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What is the meaning of 'stationary' in the context of distance-time graphs?

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'Stationary' means that the object is not moving; its distance from the starting point remains constant.

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How can you find the distance traveled at a specific time from a distance-time graph?

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You can find the distance by locating the point on the graph that corresponds to the specific time and reading the distance value.

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What is the significance of the origin point (0,0) on a distance-time graph?

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The origin point represents the starting position of the object at time zero.