Distance and Speed vs Time graphs

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What does a constant speed on a distance vs time graph look like?

Back

A straight line with a positive slope.

Front

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

Back

The object is at rest.

Front

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

Back

A faster speed.

Front

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

Back

The object is accelerating.

Front

How can you determine the speed of an object from a distance vs time graph?

Back

By calculating the slope of the line.

Front

What is the formula for speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

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

Back

The object is moving back towards the starting point.

Front

What does it mean if two objects have parallel lines on a distance vs time graph?

Back

They are traveling at the same speed.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

The rate of change of velocity over time.

Front

How can you identify acceleration on a distance vs time graph?

Back

By observing a curve that gets steeper over time.