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 horizontal line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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

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What does a straight diagonal line represent on a distance-time graph?

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A straight diagonal line represents constant speed; the object is moving at a steady pace.

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What does a curved line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A curved line indicates that the object is accelerating or decelerating.

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

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If the slope of the line decreases over time, the object is slowing down.

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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; the object is covering more distance in less time.

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What does a flat line followed by a steep line indicate?

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A flat line indicates the object was stationary, and the steep line indicates it started moving quickly.

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

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The origin represents the starting point of the object; it shows that at time zero, the distance is also zero.

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What does a line that goes back towards the time axis indicate?

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A line that goes back towards the time axis indicates that the object is returning to its starting point.

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How can you determine the total distance traveled from a distance-time graph?

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The total distance traveled can be found by looking at the vertical distance from the origin to the final point on the graph.