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

Front

What is a distance/time graph?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What does a straight diagonal line on a distance/time graph represent?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

A curved line indicates that the object is accelerating or decelerating; its speed is changing.

Front

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.

Front

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.

Front

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

Back

A vertical line indicates that the object is moving infinitely fast, which is not possible in real life.

Front

What does a break in the line on a distance/time graph represent?

Back

A break in the line indicates a pause or stop in the object's motion.

Front

If a graph shows a car moving at a constant speed, what would the line look like?

Back

The line would be a straight diagonal line.

Front

What does it mean if a distance/time graph shows a line that goes up and then levels off?

Back

It means the object was moving away from the starting point and then stopped.