Qualitative Graphs of Functions

Front

What does a negative slope on a graph indicate?

Back

A negative slope indicates that the speed is decreasing.

Front

What does a positive slope on a graph indicate?

Back

A positive slope indicates that the speed is increasing.

Front

What does a horizontal line on a graph represent?

Back

A horizontal line represents a constant speed.

Front

What can you infer if the distance from a starting point is decreasing on a graph?

Back

The object is moving back towards the starting point.

Front

What does it mean if a graph shows a steep slope?

Back

A steep slope indicates a faster speed.

Front

What does it mean if a graph shows a gentle slope?

Back

A gentle slope indicates a slower speed.

Front

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

Back

An object is stationary if the graph is a horizontal line.

Front

What does the area under a speed-time graph represent?

Back

The area under a speed-time graph represents the distance traveled.

Front

If a graph shows a section where the line goes downwards, what does that indicate?

Back

It indicates that the object is moving downhill.

Front

What does it mean if a graph has a section that is flat?

Back

It means the object is not moving.