Calculating Speed + Distance Time Graphs

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What is speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, usually measured in meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance ÷ Time.

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What does a distance-time graph represent?

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A distance-time graph shows how the distance of 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 at rest and not moving.

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

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A straight diagonal line indicates that the object is moving at a constant speed.

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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's speed is changing; it could be speeding up or slowing down.

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How can you determine if an object is speeding up on a distance-time graph?

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If the slope of the line is increasing, the object is speeding up.

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

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If the slope of the line is decreasing, the object is slowing down.

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What does it mean if two objects have the same slope on a distance-time graph?

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It means both objects are traveling at the same speed.

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

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The y-axis represents the distance traveled by the object.