Distance-Time Graphs

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What does a distance-time graph represent?

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A distance-time graph represents the relationship between the distance traveled by an object and the time taken to travel that distance.

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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 stationary 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 represents constant speed; the object is moving at a steady pace.

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What does a curve on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A curve indicates that the object is accelerating or decelerating; its speed is changing.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is the rate at which an object covers distance, while velocity includes both speed and direction.

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

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A steep slope 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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A gentle slope indicates a low speed; the object is covering a small distance over a longer period of time.

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What does it mean if the graph shows a decrease in distance over time?

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It means the object is moving back towards the starting point; it is returning.

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What is acceleration in the context of distance-time graphs?

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Acceleration refers to the rate of change of velocity; it can be shown as a curve on a distance-time graph.

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What does the area under a distance-time graph represent?

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The area under a distance-time graph does not have a specific physical meaning; it is not commonly used in this context.