Analyzing Graphs

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What does it mean when a graph shows a horizontal line?

Back

The object is staying still or has a constant position.

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What does a downward slope in a graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving downwards or decreasing in value.

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What does it mean when a graph shows an upward slope?

Back

The object is moving upwards or increasing in value.

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How can you identify a constant rate of change in a graph?

Back

A straight line that is neither increasing nor decreasing.

Front

What does it mean when a graph shows a steep slope?

Back

The object is changing position quickly or has a high rate of change.

Front

What is the significance of the x-axis in a graph?

Back

It typically represents the independent variable, often time.

Front

What is the significance of the y-axis in a graph?

Back

It typically represents the dependent variable, often distance or value.

Front

How do you determine the distance traveled at a specific time from a graph?

Back

Locate the time on the x-axis and find the corresponding value on the y-axis.

Front

What does it mean if a graph has a curve that flattens out?

Back

The rate of change is decreasing; the object is slowing down.

Front

What does it mean when a graph shows a peak?

Back

The object has reached its maximum value before decreasing.