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 of an object changes over time, illustrating the object's speed and direction.

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

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A flat line indicates that the object is at rest and not changing its position over time.

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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; steeper slopes indicate higher speeds.

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What does a rising line on a distance-time graph signify?

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A rising line indicates that the object is moving away from the starting point, showing an increase in distance over time.

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What does a falling line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A falling line indicates that the object is moving back towards the starting point, showing a decrease in distance over time.

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How do you find the distance traveled at a specific time on a distance-time graph?

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To find the distance at a specific time, locate the time on the horizontal axis and read the corresponding distance on the vertical axis.

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What does the slope of a distance-time graph represent?

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

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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 from the starting point.

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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 during the object's journey.

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If a distance-time graph shows a line that is horizontal, what does it mean?

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A horizontal line means the object is stationary and not moving.