What does the integration of a distance-time graph?

In summary, a distance-time graph is a visual representation of an object's motion, with distance on the vertical axis and time on the horizontal axis. It is useful for understanding an object's speed and direction of motion, as well as predicting its future motion. The slope of the graph represents the object's speed, with a steeper slope indicating a higher speed and a flatter slope indicating a lower speed. Acceleration can be determined from the shape of the graph, with a curved line indicating changing speed and a steeper curve indicating a greater acceleration. The area under the graph represents the total distance traveled by the object.
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...yield?
Would it be useful for anything? I understand that it would yield measurements in ms (meter-seconds). Is there a term for it?
 
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It's called "roamness". It's used by women to quantify how much time their guys spend far away from home.
 

FAQ: What does the integration of a distance-time graph?

What is a distance-time graph?

A distance-time graph is a visual representation of an object's motion, with distance on the vertical axis and time on the horizontal axis. It shows how the distance an object has traveled changes over time.

How is a distance-time graph useful?

A distance-time graph can help us understand an object's speed and direction of motion. It also allows us to analyze and predict an object's future motion based on its past behavior.

What does the slope of a distance-time graph represent?

The slope of a distance-time graph represents the object's speed. A steeper slope indicates a higher speed, while a flatter slope indicates a lower speed. A horizontal line represents a stationary object.

How can we determine acceleration from a distance-time graph?

Acceleration can be determined from a distance-time graph by looking at the shape of the graph. A curved line indicates changing speed, meaning there is acceleration. The steeper the curve, the greater the acceleration.

What does the area under a distance-time graph represent?

The area under a distance-time graph represents the total distance an object has traveled. This can be found by calculating the area of the shape formed by the graph and the axes.

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