Reading Graphs

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What does a horizontal line on a graph represent?

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is at rest, meaning it is not moving.

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What does a steep slope on a graph indicate?

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A steep slope indicates a high speed or rapid change in position.

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What does a vertical line on a graph represent?

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A vertical line indicates that the object is in motion but not changing its position over time.

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How can you tell if an object has stopped on a graph?

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An object has stopped if the line on the graph is horizontal.

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What does a line that slopes upwards represent?

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A line that slopes upwards represents an increase in speed or distance over time.

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What does a line that slopes downwards represent?

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A line that slopes downwards represents a decrease in speed or distance over time.

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What is the significance of the x-axis on a graph?

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The x-axis typically represents time in motion graphs.

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What is the significance of the y-axis on a graph?

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The y-axis typically represents distance or speed in motion graphs.

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How can you determine the duration of a stop on a graph?

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The duration of a stop can be determined by measuring the length of the horizontal line on the graph.

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What does the term 'speed' mean in the context of a graph?

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Speed refers to how fast an object is moving, represented by the slope of the line on the graph.