Distance Time Graphs

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What is a Distance Time Graph?

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

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What does a flat line on a Distance Time Graph indicate?

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The object is stationary (not moving).

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

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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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The object is accelerating or decelerating.

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What is acceleration?

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The rate at which an object changes its speed.

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What is velocity?

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Velocity is a quantity that has both speed and direction.

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How can you determine the speed from a Distance Time Graph?

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Speed can be calculated by finding the slope of the line on the graph.

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What does a steeper line on a Distance Time Graph mean?

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The object is moving faster.

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What does a horizontal line on a Distance Time Graph represent?

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The object is not moving (stationary).

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If an object travels 40 meters in 60 seconds, what is its speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time = 40 m / 60 s = 0.67 m/s.