Analyzing Graphs

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What does it mean when a graph shows a constant rate of decrease?

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It means that the value is decreasing steadily over time, indicating a linear relationship where the slope is negative.

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What does a distance-time graph represent?

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It shows how the distance traveled by an object changes over time.

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What does a constant speed look like on a distance-time graph?

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It appears as a straight line with a positive slope.

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What does it mean when a graph shows a constant rate of increase?

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It indicates that the value is increasing steadily over time, representing a linear relationship with a positive slope.

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What can you infer if a graph shows a horizontal line?

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The object is not moving; its distance from the starting point remains constant.

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What does a steep slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

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It indicates a high speed; the object is covering a large distance in a short amount of time.

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What does a gentle slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

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It indicates a low speed; the object is covering a small distance over time.

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What does it mean if a graph shows a downward slope?

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It indicates that the object is moving back towards its starting point or decreasing in distance.

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

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By looking at the vertical distance on the graph at the final time point.

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What does it mean if a graph shows a curve instead of a straight line?

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It indicates that the speed of the object is changing; it could be accelerating or decelerating.