Distance vs. Time and Speed Vs. Time Graphs

Front

What is the definition of speed?

Back

Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time.

Front

What is the formula to calculate speed?

Back

speed = distance/time

Front

What does a constant speed graph look like?

Back

A straight line with a positive slope.

Front

What does a negative acceleration indicate?

Back

The object is slowing down.

Front

What does a positive acceleration indicate?

Back

The object is speeding up.

Front

What does a horizontal line on a distance vs. time graph represent?

Back

The object is not moving.

Front

What does a steep slope on a speed vs. time graph indicate?

Back

The object is accelerating quickly.

Front

What does a downward slope on a speed vs. time graph indicate?

Back

The object is decelerating.

Front

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

Back

The area under the graph represents the distance traveled.

Front

What does it mean if the distance vs. time graph is curving upwards?

Back

The object is accelerating.