Distance vs. Time REVIEW

Front

What two measurements are necessary for calculating speed?

Back

Distance and time

Front

What does it mean when an object is at point D on a distance vs. time graph?

Back

Fast steady speed; moving away from the starting position

Front

Which mode of transportation is generally the fastest?

Back

Biking

Front

What does a horizontal line on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

Back

The object is stationary.

Front

What does a steep slope on a distance vs. time graph represent?

Back

The object is moving quickly.

Front

How do you calculate speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time

Front

If a car travels 100 meters in 5 seconds, what is its speed?

Back

20 meters per second (m/s)

Front

What does a vertical line on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

Back

The object has infinite speed (not possible in reality).

Front

What is the unit of speed in the metric system?

Back

Meters per second (m/s)

Front

If a runner completes a 400-meter lap in 50 seconds, what is their speed?

Back

8 meters per second (m/s)