Distance time graphs

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What is a distance-time graph?

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A distance-time graph is a visual representation that shows how the distance traveled by an object changes over time.

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

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A straight line indicates that the object is moving at a constant speed.

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

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A steeper slope indicates a higher speed.

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What does a horizontal line on a distance-time graph mean?

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A horizontal line means the object is not moving.

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How do you calculate speed using a distance-time graph?

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Speed is calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time taken (Speed = Distance / Time).

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

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A curve indicates that the object is accelerating or decelerating.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object over time.

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What does a negative slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A negative slope indicates that the object is moving back towards the starting point.

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What are the two measurements needed to calculate speed?

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Distance and time.