Matching Graphs to Scenarios

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What does a graph represent in a motion scenario?

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A graph visually represents the relationship between time and distance or speed in a motion scenario.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the meaning of 'increasing' in a graph?

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'Increasing' means that the value of the variable (e.g., distance) is getting larger as time progresses.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

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What does it mean when a graph is 'decreasing'?

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'Decreasing' means that the value of the variable is getting smaller as time progresses.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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How can you identify a constant speed on a graph?

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A constant speed is represented by a straight, diagonal line on a graph.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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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; it is not changing its position over time.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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

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The slope indicates the speed of the object; a steeper slope means a faster speed.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a curve in a graph represent?

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A curve indicates that the speed is changing; the object is either accelerating or decelerating.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

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What does it mean if a graph shows a sudden drop?

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A sudden drop indicates that the object has quickly decreased its distance, possibly due to stopping or reversing direction.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

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How can you determine the time interval of increasing speed on a graph?

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Look for the section of the graph where the slope is getting steeper; this indicates increasing speed.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

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What is a scenario that could create a graph with a peak?

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A scenario where an object moves up a hill and then comes back down, creating a peak in the graph.