Distance vs Time Graphs

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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 the slope of a distance-time graph represent?

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The slope of a distance-time graph represents the speed of the object. A steeper slope indicates a higher speed.

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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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How can you determine the total distance traveled from a distance-time graph?

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The total distance traveled can be found by looking at the highest point on the graph, which represents the maximum distance from the starting point.

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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, showing a decrease in distance.

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If a distance-time graph shows a straight line, what can be inferred about the object's motion?

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A straight line indicates that the object is moving at a constant speed.

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How can you find the time taken for a journey from a distance-time graph?

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The time taken can be determined by measuring the length of the time interval on the horizontal axis corresponding to the distance traveled.

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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 represent a physical quantity; it is primarily used to analyze distance and time relationships.

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What is the significance of the y-axis on a distance-time graph?

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The y-axis represents the distance traveled by the object.

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What is the significance of the x-axis on a distance-time graph?

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The x-axis represents the time elapsed during the journey.