Question detail
What does a curved line on a distance-time graph represent?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and motion
Question
- A. The object is moving at a constant speed.
- B. The object is stationary.
- C. The object is changing speed.
- D. The object is moving backwards.
Answer
The object is changing speed.
Explanation
A curved line on a distance-time graph indicates that the speed of the object is not constant and is changing over time.
Common mistake
Misinterpreting Distance-Time Graphs
Students often confuse a horizontal line on a distance-time graph as indicating motion rather than being stationary.
Remember that a horizontal line indicates no change in distance over time, meaning the object is stationary.
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