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The distance time graph for constant speed is a what line?
Diagonal line
If a graph shows distance on the vertical axis and time on the horizontal axis and the speed is steadily increasing Will it be a straight diagonal line?
No, if the speed is steadily increasing, the graph will not show a straight diagonal line. Instead, it will show a curve that is sloping upwards, indicating acceleration. This is because as time progresses, the speed is increasing at a constant rate, resulting in a curved line on the graph. A straight diagonal line would indicate a constant speed over time.
Does a straight diagonal line on a distance versus time graph indicate constant speed?
Yes. Speed is the rate at which distance changes over time. In calculus terms v = dx/dt, or the slope of the distance vs. time graph. If the slope of the distance vs. time graph is a straight line, the speed is constant.
Does a line on a graph become less steep when the distance increases?
No. The distance of a line on a graph will not affect how steep it is. Distance does not affect slope.
What does a steep diagonal line mean on a distance time graph?
It means that the object is moving at a high speed in a direction towards or away from the reference point.
