8th L18.2: Qualitative Graphs

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What does a steep slope on a graph indicate?

Back

A steep slope indicates a rapid rate of change, meaning the variable is increasing or decreasing quickly.

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What does a positive slope on a distance-time graph represent?

Back

A positive slope indicates that the distance is increasing over time.

Front

What does a zero slope on a graph signify?

Back

A zero slope indicates that there is no change in the variable; it remains constant.

Front

What does a negative slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

Back

A negative slope indicates that the distance is decreasing over time.

Front

How can you identify a section of a graph where the object is stationary?

Back

A section of the graph with a zero slope indicates that the object is stationary.

Front

What does it mean if a graph has a section with a steep slope followed by a flat section?

Back

It means the object was moving quickly during the steep slope and then stopped or moved at a constant speed during the flat section.

Front

In a graph showing speed, what does the highest point represent?

Back

The highest point represents the maximum speed reached by the object.

Front

What is the significance of the x-axis in a distance-time graph?

Back

The x-axis typically represents time.

Front

What is the significance of the y-axis in a distance-time graph?

Back

The y-axis typically represents distance.

Front

How can you tell if an object is accelerating on a graph?

Back

If the slope of the graph is increasing, the object is accelerating.