Distance-Time Graphs

Flashcards to review the concepts of distance-time graphs, slope, and velocity.

What does a Distance-Time Graph represent?

It represents the distance on the y axis and time on the x axis.

What does the slope of a Distance-Time Graph represent?

Velocity

What does a constant slope on a Distance-Time Graph indicate?

Constant velocity (no acceleration)

What does an increasing slope on a Distance-Time Graph indicate?

Increasing velocity (accelerating)

What does a decreasing slope on a Distance-Time Graph indicate?

Decreasing velocity (deceleration)

What does a zero slope on a Distance-Time Graph indicate?

Zero velocity (at rest/stationary)

How do you calculate the slope if the slope is constant (straight line)?

y2-y1 / x2-x1

How do you calculate the slope if the slope is not constant?

By drawing a tangent and calculating the slope of that tangent.