Distance-Time Graphs

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What is a Distance-Time Graph?

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

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What does a horizontal line on a Distance-Time Graph indicate?

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The object is at rest; it is not moving.

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What does a steep slope on a Distance-Time Graph represent?

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The object is moving quickly; the steeper the slope, the faster the object is moving.

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What does a gentle slope on a Distance-Time Graph indicate?

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The object is moving slowly; the gentler the slope, the slower the object is moving.

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How do you calculate distance using speed and time?

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Distance = Speed × Time.

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If an object moves at a constant speed, how does its Distance-Time Graph look?

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It appears as a straight line with a constant slope.

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What does a curve on a Distance-Time Graph signify?

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The object is changing speed; it could be accelerating or decelerating.

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What does it mean if the Distance-Time Graph returns to the origin?

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The object has returned to its starting point.

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How can you determine the speed of an object from a Distance-Time Graph?

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By calculating the slope of the line; speed = rise/run.

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What does a vertical line on a Distance-Time Graph indicate?

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It is not possible in real scenarios; it would imply infinite speed.