Story graphs

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What is a story graph?

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A story graph is a visual representation of an object's motion over time, showing how its position changes.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does an increasing line on a story graph indicate?

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An increasing line indicates that the object is moving away from the starting point, meaning its position is getting larger over time.

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What does a decreasing line on a story graph indicate?

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A decreasing line indicates that the object is moving closer to the starting point, meaning its position is getting smaller over time.

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What does a flat line on a story graph represent?

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A flat line represents a period of no movement, where the object's position remains constant.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

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How do you determine the distance from the starting point on a story graph?

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The distance from the starting point is determined by the vertical position of the line on the graph at a given time.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

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What does the slope of a line on a story graph represent?

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The slope of a line represents the speed of the object; a steeper slope indicates a faster speed.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the significance of the x-axis on a story graph?

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The x-axis typically represents time, showing how the object's position changes over a specific duration.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the significance of the y-axis on a story graph?

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The y-axis typically represents the position or distance of the object from the starting point.

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How can you tell when an object has stopped moving on a story graph?

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An object has stopped moving when the line on the graph is flat, indicating no change in position.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does it mean if a story graph has a curve?

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A curve indicates that the object's speed is changing; it may be accelerating or decelerating.

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