Interpreting Graphs Review

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What is speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, typically measured in meters per second (m/s).

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How do you calculate speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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

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A flat line indicates that the object is stationary (not moving).

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What does a steep slope on a distance-time graph represent?

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A steep slope indicates a high speed; the steeper the slope, the faster the object is moving.

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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 position.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity per unit of time, typically measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).

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What does a curve on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A curve indicates that the speed of the object is changing; it could be accelerating or decelerating.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity (only magnitude), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

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What does it mean if a graph shows a constant speed?

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Constant speed means the object is moving at the same speed over time, represented by a straight line on a distance-time graph.

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How can you determine the fastest runner from a graph?

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The fastest runner is the one with the steepest slope on the distance-time graph.