(3) 11-25-24 Interpreting Graphs

Front

What does it mean when a graph shows a flat line?

Back

The object is not moving; it is at rest.

Front

What does an upward slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving away from the starting point, increasing its distance.

Front

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

Back

The object is moving back towards the starting point, decreasing its distance.

Front

What is the significance of the steepness of a slope in a graph?

Back

A steeper slope indicates a faster speed, while a gentler slope indicates a slower speed.

Front

What does a curve in a distance-time graph represent?

Back

The object is changing its speed; it may be accelerating or decelerating.

Front

How can you determine if an object is accelerating from a graph?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean if a graph shows a section where the line is horizontal?

Back

The object is moving at a constant speed.

Front

What does a sudden drop in the graph indicate?

Back

The object has stopped moving or has changed direction.

Front

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

Back

Add up the lengths of all the segments of the graph.

Front

What does the y-axis typically represent in a distance-time graph?

Back

The distance traveled by the object.