Qualitative Graphs

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What is a qualitative graph?

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A qualitative graph is a visual representation that shows the relationship between two variables without using numerical values, focusing instead on the general trends and behaviors.

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

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is not changing its position over time, meaning it is stationary.

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What does a positive slope on a graph represent?

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A positive slope indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases, showing a direct relationship.

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What does a negative slope on a graph represent?

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A negative slope indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases, showing an inverse relationship.

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What does the steepness of a slope indicate in a speed-time graph?

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The steepness of a slope indicates the rate of change; a steeper slope means a greater change in speed over time.

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What does it mean when a graph has a steep slope?

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A steep slope indicates a rapid change in the variable being measured, such as speed or distance.

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What can cause a decrease in distance on a distance-time graph?

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A decrease in distance can occur if the object is moving back towards the starting point.

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What does it mean if a section of a graph is flat?

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A flat section of a graph indicates that there is no change in the variable being measured, meaning the object is stationary.

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How can you identify the fastest speed on a speed-time graph?

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The fastest speed is identified by the section of the graph with the steepest slope.

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What does a zero slope indicate on a graph?

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A zero slope indicates that there is no change in the variable, meaning the object is at rest.