Matching Graphs to Scenarios

Front

What does a graph showing constant speed look like?

Back

A straight, diagonal line indicating equal distance covered over equal time intervals.

Front

What does it mean when a graph slopes downward?

Back

It indicates that the object is moving back towards the starting point or decreasing in distance.

Front

How can you tell if someone is speeding up on a graph?

Back

The slope of the graph becomes steeper, indicating an increase in speed over time.

Front

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

Back

It represents that the object is at rest, not changing its position over time.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

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

Back

It indicates that the speed of the object is changing; it could be speeding up or slowing down.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

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

Back

By calculating the area under the graph line or measuring the distance on the y-axis.

Front

What does a graph that starts high and ends low indicate?

Back

It indicates that the object has moved away from the starting point and returned, or has decreased in distance.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is the rate of distance traveled, while velocity includes direction.