Distance vs. Time Graphs

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What is a Distance vs. Time Graph?

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A graphical representation that shows the distance an object has traveled over a specific period of time.

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What does a horizontal line on a Distance vs. Time Graph indicate?

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The object is stationary; it is not moving.

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What does a straight diagonal line on a Distance vs. Time Graph represent?

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The object is moving at a constant speed.

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How do you calculate speed from a Distance vs. Time Graph?

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Speed is calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time taken (Speed = Distance/Time).

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What does a steeper slope on a Distance vs. Time Graph indicate?

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A steeper slope indicates a higher speed.

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What does a downward slope on a Distance vs. Time Graph represent?

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The object is returning to the starting position.

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If an object travels 30 meters in 10 seconds, what is its speed?

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3 m/s.

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What is the speed of an object that travels 50 meters in 5 seconds?

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10 m/s.

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What does a flat line at the bottom of a Distance vs. Time Graph indicate?

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The object is stationary for that period.

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If a runner rests for 5 seconds, how would this appear on a Distance vs. Time Graph?

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There would be a horizontal line for 5 seconds.