Story graphs

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What is a story graph?

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A story graph is a visual representation of an object's motion over time, showing how distance changes with time.

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What does it mean when a graph is increasing?

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When a graph is increasing, it indicates that the distance of the object from a starting point is getting larger over time.

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What does it mean when a graph is decreasing?

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When a graph is decreasing, it indicates that the distance of the object from a starting point is getting smaller over time.

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What does constant speed mean in a story graph?

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Constant speed means that the object is covering equal distances in equal intervals of time, resulting in a straight line on the graph.

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What is acceleration in the context of a story graph?

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Acceleration refers to the rate of change of velocity of an object, shown as a curve that slopes upwards on the graph.

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What is deceleration?

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Deceleration is the reduction in speed or the rate of slowing down, represented by a downward slope on the graph.

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How can you identify the fastest section of a story graph?

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The fastest section of a story graph is identified by the steepest slope, indicating the greatest change in distance over time.

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What does the total distance covered mean?

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Total distance covered refers to the overall length of the path traveled by the object, regardless of direction.

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How do you calculate the total distance from a story graph?

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To calculate total distance, measure the vertical distance on the graph at the final time point.

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What does a flat line on a story graph indicate?

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