5.P.1.2 & 1.3 - Distance/Time Graphs

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What does a distance/time graph represent?

Back

A distance/time graph shows how the distance traveled by an object changes over time.

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

Back

A flat line indicates that the object is not moving; its distance remains constant over time.

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What does a steep line on a distance/time graph indicate?

Back

A steep line indicates that the object is moving quickly; it covers a large distance in a short amount of time.

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What does a curved line on a distance/time graph indicate?

Back

A curved line indicates that the object's speed is changing; it may be speeding up or slowing down.

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How can you tell if an object is speeding up on a distance/time graph?

Back

If the line on the graph is getting steeper, the object is speeding up.

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How can you tell if an object is slowing down on a distance/time graph?

Back

If the line on the graph is getting less steep, the object is slowing down.

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What does a horizontal line on a distance/time graph represent?

Back

A horizontal line represents a constant speed; the object is moving at a steady pace.

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What does the slope of a distance/time graph represent?

Back

The slope represents the speed of the object; a steeper slope means a faster speed.

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What does it mean if two lines on a distance/time graph intersect?

Back

If two lines intersect, it means the two objects are at the same distance at that point in time.

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

Back

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