5.P.1.2 & 1.3 - Distance/Time Graphs

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What does a distance/time graph represent?

Back

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

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

Back

A flat line indicates that the object is not moving; it is at rest.

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What does a steep line on a distance/time graph indicate?

Back

A steep line indicates that the object is moving quickly.

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

Back

A gentle slope indicates that the object is moving slowly.

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How do you calculate speed using a distance/time graph?

Back

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

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What does it mean if a line on a distance/time graph is curving upwards?

Back

A curving line that slopes upwards indicates that the object is accelerating, meaning it is increasing its speed.

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What does it mean if a line on a distance/time graph is curving downwards?

Back

A curving line that slopes downwards indicates that the object is decelerating, meaning it is decreasing its speed.

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What information do you need to determine the speed of an object?

Back

You need the distance the object travels and the time it takes to travel that distance.

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If two objects are represented on the same distance/time graph, how can you tell which one is moving faster?

Back

The object with the steeper slope on the graph is moving faster.

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What does a vertical line on a distance/time graph represent?

Back

A vertical line indicates that the object is in one place for a period of time, meaning it is not moving.