Reading Distance/Time Graphs

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What does a distance/time graph represent?

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A distance/time graph shows how the distance traveled by an object changes over time.

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What does a flat horizontal line indicate on a distance/time graph?

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A flat horizontal line indicates that the object is stationary (not moving).

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What does a straight diagonal line represent on a distance/time graph?

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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 curve on a distance/time graph indicate?

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A curve indicates that the object is accelerating or decelerating.

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What does a steep slope on a distance/time graph mean?

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A steep slope indicates a fast speed, while a gentle slope indicates a slow speed.

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

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The speed can be determined by calculating the slope of the line on the graph.

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What does it mean if the line on a distance/time graph goes downwards?

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A downward line indicates that the object is returning to the starting point.

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

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The x-axis represents the time elapsed.

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What does it mean if the graph shows a section where the line is horizontal followed by a diagonal line?

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This indicates that the object was stationary for a period and then started moving at a constant speed.