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

Front

What does a distance/time graph represent?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

A horizontal line indicates that the object is not moving.

Front

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

Back

A straight diagonal line indicates that the object is moving at a constant speed.

Front

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

Back

A curved line indicates that the object is accelerating or decelerating.

Front

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

Back

Speed is calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time taken.

Front

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.

Front

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

Back

A steep slope indicates a high speed.

Front

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

Back

A gentle slope indicates a low speed.

Front

If a graph shows a line that goes up and then levels off, what does that mean?

Back

It means the object was moving and then stopped.

Front

What does a line that goes downwards on a distance/time graph indicate?

Back

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