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 at rest, meaning it is not changing its position over time.

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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, where the object is moving at a steady rate.

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How can you identify an object moving faster on a distance-time graph?

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An object moving faster will have a steeper slope on the distance-time graph.

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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, meaning its speed is changing.

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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.

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What does a vertical line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A vertical line is not possible in a distance-time graph as it would imply infinite speed, which is not physically possible.

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What does it mean if the distance-time graph returns to the x-axis?

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If the graph returns to the x-axis, it indicates that the object has returned to its starting position.

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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 determined by measuring the vertical distance from the x-axis to the graph at the final time point.

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What is the significance of the area under the curve in a distance-time graph?

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In a distance-time graph, the area under the curve does not have a specific physical meaning; it is primarily used in velocity-time graphs.