Distance Time Graphs

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What is a distance-time graph?

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A distance-time graph is a visual representation that shows how the distance of an object changes over time.

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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 stationary and not moving.

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What does a straight diagonal line on a distance-time graph represent?

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A straight diagonal line represents constant speed; the object is moving at a steady pace.

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

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A steep slope indicates a faster speed; the greater the slope, the faster the object is moving.

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What does a flat line followed by a steep line on a distance-time graph represent?

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This represents a period of no movement (flat line) followed by a period of fast movement (steep line).

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How can you determine the speed of an object from a distance-time graph?

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Speed can be determined by calculating the slope of the line on the graph; speed = distance/time.

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What does a curve on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A curve indicates that the speed of the object is changing; it could be speeding up or slowing down.

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If a student walks 2.0 km in 30 minutes, what is their speed?

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Speed = distance/time = 2.0 km / 0.5 hours = 4 km/h.

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What does a vertical line on a distance-time graph represent?

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A vertical line is not possible in a distance-time graph as it would imply infinite speed.

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How can you tell if an object has stopped on a distance-time graph?

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If the graph shows a horizontal line, it indicates that the object has stopped moving.