Distance time graphs

Front

What two measurements are necessary for calculating speed?

Back

Distance and time.

Front

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

Back

The object is not moving.

Front

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

Back

The object is moving at a constant speed.

Front

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

Back

The object is accelerating or decelerating.

Front

How do you calculate speed using a distance-time graph?

Back

Speed = Distance ÷ Time.

Front

What does the slope of a distance-time graph represent?

Back

The speed of the object.

Front

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

Back

The object is moving quickly.

Front

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

Back

The object was stationary and then started moving quickly.

Front

What does a decrease in the slope of a distance-time graph indicate?

Back

The object is slowing down.

Front

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

Back

It represents the distance traveled.