A change in the slope of a location-time graph of an object indicates a change in the radial component of its speed.
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"Slope" is the steepness of the line on any graph.
distance = velocity x time so on the graph velocity is slope. If slope is zero (horizontal line) there is no motion
Steep slope on a distance/time graph indicates high speed.
The slope of each point on the line on the graph is the rate of change at that point. If the graph is a straight line, then its slope is constant. If the graph is a curved line, then its slope changes.
A gradual change in the gradient (slope).