Distance time graphs

Front

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

Back

Constant speed (moving away from the starting point)

Front

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

Back

The object is not moving (at rest)

Front

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

Back

The object is returning to the starting point (moving back)

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time

Front

What does an increasing slope on a distance-time graph represent?

Back

Acceleration (increasing speed)

Front

If a distance-time graph shows a steep slope, what does that mean?

Back

The object is moving quickly.

Front

What are the two measurements needed to calculate speed?

Back

Distance and time

Front

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

Back

The object is stationary (not moving)

Front

How can you tell if an object is moving faster on a distance-time graph?

Back

By the steepness of the slope; a steeper slope means faster movement.

Front

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

Back

The object is accelerating or decelerating.