Distance v Time Graphs

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What is a reference point?

Back

A place or object used for comparison to determine if another object is in motion.

Front

What does motion describe?

Back

A change in position.

Front

What does a distance vs. time graph represent?

Back

It shows how far an object has traveled over a specific period of time.

Front

What does a horizontal line on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

Back

The object is at rest; it is not moving.

Front

What does a straight diagonal line on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving at a constant speed.

Front

What does a steep slope on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving quickly.

Front

What does a gentle slope on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving slowly.

Front

How can you determine the speed of an object from a distance vs. time graph?

Back

By calculating the slope of the line on the graph.

Front

What does a curve on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

Back

The object is accelerating or decelerating.

Front

What is the formula for speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.