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

Front

What does a distance/time graph represent?

Back

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

Front

What information do you need to calculate speed?

Back

You need the distance the object travels and the time it takes to travel that distance.

Front

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

Back

A horizontal line indicates that the object is not moving; it is at rest.

Front

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

Back

A steep slope indicates that the object is moving quickly.

Front

What does a downward slope on a distance/time graph indicate?

Back

A downward slope indicates that the object is returning to the starting point.

Front

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

Back

If the slope of the line is increasing, the object is accelerating.

Front

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

Back

It indicates that the object was at rest for a while and then started moving quickly.

Front

What does a curve on a distance/time graph represent?

Back

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

Front

What does a vertical line on a distance/time graph mean?

Back

A vertical line is not possible in a distance/time graph as it would imply infinite speed.

Front

What does a line that goes up and then levels off indicate?

Back

It indicates that the object has reached its maximum distance and is now at rest.