Speed Time and Distance Time Graphs

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What is Speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, typically measured in meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

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What is Distance?

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Distance is the total length of the path traveled by an object, regardless of direction, measured in meters (m) or kilometers (km).

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What is Time in the context of motion?

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Time is the duration over which motion occurs, measured in seconds (s), minutes (min), or hours (h).

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What does a straight horizontal line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A straight horizontal line indicates that the object is at rest, as there is no change in distance over time.

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What does a straight diagonal line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A straight diagonal line indicates constant speed, as the distance changes uniformly over time.

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

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A curved line indicates changing speed; the object is either accelerating or decelerating.

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What does a steeper slope on a distance-time graph represent?

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A steeper slope indicates a higher speed, as the distance is changing more rapidly over time.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity per unit of time, measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).

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What does a negative slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A negative slope indicates that the object is moving back towards the starting point, or returning.

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What is a speed-time graph?

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A speed-time graph shows how speed changes over time, with speed on the vertical axis and time on the horizontal axis.