Distance/Time Graphs HS

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What is a distance/time graph?

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A distance/time graph is a visual representation that shows how the distance traveled by 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 represents an object 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 is accelerating or decelerating.

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How do you calculate speed from a distance/time graph?

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Speed can be calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken.

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What is the formula for average speed?

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Average speed = Total distance / Total time.

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What does a steeper slope on a distance/time graph mean?

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A steeper slope indicates a higher speed.

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What does a flat section on a distance/time graph represent?

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A flat section represents a period where the object is not moving.

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If an object is moving at a constant speed, how does its distance/time graph look?

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The graph will show a straight line with a constant slope.

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What does a downward slope on a distance/time graph indicate?

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A downward slope indicates that the object is returning to the starting point.