Interpreting Graphs

Front

What does the first number in an ordered pair represent?

Back

The first number represents the x-axis.

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Which axis is horizontal in a graph?

Back

The x-axis.

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What does a flat line on a graph indicate about an object's motion?

Back

It indicates that the object is not moving.

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How can you determine if an object is moving at a constant speed on a graph?

Back

If the line between two points is straight and sloped, the object is moving at a constant speed.

Front

What does a downward slope on a graph indicate about an object's motion?

Back

It indicates that the object is slowing down.

Front

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

Back

The y-axis typically represents the dependent variable.

Front

How do you interpret the area under a curve in a distance-time graph?

Back

The area under the curve represents the total distance traveled.

Front

What does a steep slope on a graph indicate?

Back

A steep slope indicates a high speed or rate of change.

Front

What does it mean if a graph has a positive slope?

Back

It means that the dependent variable is increasing as the independent variable increases.

Front

How can you identify a stationary object on a graph?

Back

A stationary object is represented by a horizontal line on the graph.