Graphing Stories

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What does it mean when a graph is DECREASING?

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A graph is decreasing when the y-values decrease as the x-values increase, indicating a negative slope.

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What is a Ferris wheel's motion like?

Back

A Ferris wheel moves in a circular motion, with the height of the riders changing as they go around.

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What happens during free-fall?

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During free-fall, an object accelerates downwards due to gravity until it reaches terminal velocity or opens a parachute.

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What does it mean when a driver stops at a traffic light?

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The driver is temporarily halting their vehicle until the light turns green, indicating it is safe to proceed.

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What does it mean when a bus's speed is remaining constant?

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The bus is traveling at a steady speed without accelerating or decelerating.

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How can you identify a decreasing interval on a graph?

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Look for sections where the graph slopes downwards from left to right.

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What is the significance of a traffic light in driving?

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Traffic lights control the flow of traffic, indicating when vehicles must stop or go.

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What is terminal velocity?

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Terminal velocity is the constant speed an object reaches when the force of gravity is balanced by air resistance.

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What does it mean for an object to accelerate?

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Acceleration refers to the rate of change of velocity of an object, which can involve speeding up, slowing down, or changing direction.

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What is the relationship between time and distance in a graph?

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In a distance-time graph, the slope represents speed; a steeper slope indicates a faster speed.