Reading Distance/Time Graphs

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

Back

The object is at rest (not moving).

Front

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

Back

Speed is calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time taken (Speed = Distance/Time).

Front

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

Back

The object is moving forward (increasing distance over time).

Front

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

Back

The object is returning to its original position (decreasing distance over time).

Front

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

Back

The speed of the object; a steeper slope indicates a higher speed.

Front

If a distance-time graph shows a segment with a slope of 0, what can we conclude?

Back

The object is stationary (not moving).

Front

In a distance-time graph, what does the area under the line represent?

Back

The total distance traveled by the object.

Front

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

Back

The object is at rest (not changing its position).

Front

How do you identify the journey home on a distance-time graph?

Back

Look for the segment where the distance decreases, indicating a return to the starting point.

Front

If Anne cycles 20 miles in 2 hours, what is her speed?

Back

10 mph (Speed = Distance/Time = 20 miles/2 hours).