Graphs 3
1 mark · EasyA distance–time graph shows a curved line that becomes less steep over time. What does this tell you about the object's movement?
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The object is slowing down (its speed is decreasing).
Also accept: The object is decelerating.; The object is moving slower and slower.
Common mistakes: Saying the object is speeding up.; Saying the object is stopping (it only stops if the line becomes horizontal).
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B1 · 1 mark · States the object is slowing down or its speed is decreasing.
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A curve that becomes less steep on a distance–time graph indicates a lower gradient, so the object's speed is decreasing.