Speed and Distance/Time Graphs

Front

What is the unit of distance?

Back

Kilometer (km) is a unit of distance.

Front

What is the formula for calculating average speed?

Back

Average speed = Total distance / Total time.

Front

If Bill jogs 400 meters to Andy's house and back in 250 seconds, what is his average speed?

Back

3.2 m/s.

Front

What is the unit of time?

Back

Hour (hr) is a unit of time.

Front

What is the unit of speed?

Back

Meters per second (m/s) is a unit of speed.

Front

What does a distance/time graph represent?

Back

It shows how distance changes over time.

Front

What does a horizontal line on a distance/time graph indicate?

Back

It indicates that the object is at rest.

Front

What does a steep slope on a distance/time graph indicate?

Back

It indicates a high speed.

Front

What does a decreasing slope on a distance/time graph indicate?

Back

It indicates that the object is slowing down.

Front

What is the relationship between speed, distance, and time?

Back

Speed is the rate at which distance is covered over time.