Distance Time Graphs and SPEED

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What is a Distance-Time Graph?

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A graphical representation that shows the distance an object has traveled over a specific period of time.

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What does a horizontal line on a Distance-Time Graph indicate?

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The object is not moving; it has a constant distance over time.

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What does a straight diagonal line on a Distance-Time Graph represent?

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The object is moving at a constant speed.

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What does a curved line on a Distance-Time Graph indicate?

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The object is accelerating or decelerating.

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How do you calculate speed?

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Speed is calculated using the formula: S = d / t, where S is speed, d is distance, and t is time.

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What is the unit of speed in the metric system?

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Meters per second (m/s).

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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 does a steep slope on a Distance-Time Graph indicate?

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The object is moving quickly; a steeper slope means a higher speed.

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What does a gentle slope on a Distance-Time Graph indicate?

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The object is moving slowly; a gentler slope means a lower speed.

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What does it mean when the graph shows a downward slope?

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The object is returning to the starting point; it is moving back towards the origin.