Interpreting Graphs

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What is a graph?

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A graph is a visual representation of data that shows the relationship between two or more variables.

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What does the x-axis typically represent in a distance vs. time graph?

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The x-axis usually represents time.

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What does the y-axis typically represent in a distance vs. time graph?

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The y-axis usually represents distance.

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What does a horizontal line on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is not moving.

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

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A straight diagonal line indicates that 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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A curved line indicates that the object's speed is changing.

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How can you tell which object is moving fastest on a distance vs. time graph?

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The object with the steepest slope on the graph is moving the fastest.

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What does the area under a speed vs. time graph represent?

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The area under a speed vs. time graph represents the distance traveled.

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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.

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How can you identify when a runner has a head start on a graph?

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A runner with a head start will have a higher starting point on the distance vs. time graph.

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