Formative Check 1: Distance v. Time Graphs

Front

What does a horizontal line on a distance vs. time graph represent?

Back

The object is at rest (not moving).

Front

What is the dependent variable in a distance vs. time graph?

Back

Distance (output).

Front

What is the independent variable in a distance vs. time graph?

Back

Time (input).

Front

How do you determine speed from a distance vs. time graph?

Back

Speed is the slope of the line on the graph.

Front

What does a positive slope indicate on a distance vs. time graph?

Back

The object is moving away from the starting point.

Front

What does a negative slope indicate on a distance vs. time graph?

Back

The object is moving back towards the starting point.

Front

What does a steep slope indicate on a distance vs. time graph?

Back

The object is moving quickly.

Front

What does a gentle slope indicate on a distance vs. time graph?

Back

The object is moving slowly.

Front

What is acceleration in the context of distance vs. time graphs?

Back

Acceleration is the change in speed over time, represented by a curve on the graph.

Front

How can you tell if a graph represents a function?

Back

Each input (time) has exactly one output (distance).