Speed & Distance Time Graphs

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What is speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, usually measured in meters per second (m/s).

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What is a distance-time graph?

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A distance-time graph shows how far an object has traveled over a period of time.

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

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A flat line indicates that the object is not moving.

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

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A steep slope represents a high speed; the object is moving quickly.

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

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A gentle slope indicates a lower speed; the object is moving slowly.

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

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

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What does it mean if the line on a distance-time graph curves upwards?

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A curved line that slopes upwards indicates that the object is speeding up.

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What does it mean if the line on a distance-time graph curves downwards?

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A curved line that slopes downwards indicates that the object is slowing down.

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

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Speed can be calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken.

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What is a head start in a race?

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A head start is when one runner begins the race ahead of the others.