Distance vs Time Graphs

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What is a Distance vs Time Graph?

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A graphical representation that shows the distance an object has traveled over a specific period of time.

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What does a horizontal line on a Distance vs Time Graph indicate?

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The object is stationary; it is not moving.

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What does a straight diagonal line represent on a Distance vs Time Graph?

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The object is moving at a constant speed.

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What does a curved line on a Distance vs Time Graph indicate?

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The object is accelerating or decelerating.

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How can you determine the speed of an object from a Distance vs Time Graph?

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Speed can be calculated by finding the slope of the line on the graph.

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What does a steeper slope on a Distance vs Time Graph represent?

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A higher speed of the object.

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What does a flat line followed by a steep line indicate on a Distance vs Time Graph?

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The object was stationary for a period and then started moving quickly.

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What does it mean if two lines intersect on a Distance vs Time Graph?

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The two objects are at the same position at that time.

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What is the significance of the y-axis on a Distance vs Time Graph?

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The y-axis represents the distance traveled by the object.

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What is the significance of the x-axis on a Distance vs Time Graph?

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The x-axis represents the time elapsed.