Distance-Time Graphs and Speed

Front

What does a horizontal line on a distance-time graph represent?

Back

Not moving

Front

What does a straight diagonal line on a distance-time graph indicate?

Back

Constant Speed

Front

What does a curved line on a distance-time graph represent?

Back

Acceleration

Front

How can you determine the speed of an object from a distance-time graph?

Back

By calculating the slope of the line.

Front

What is the formula for speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time

Front

If a runner travels 100 meters in 100 seconds, what is their speed?

Back

1 meter per second

Front

What does the y-axis represent on a distance-time graph?

Back

Distance

Front

What does the x-axis represent on a distance-time graph?

Back

Time

Front

If an object is at rest, what will its distance-time graph look like?

Back

A horizontal line along the time axis.

Front

How can you tell which runner had a head start on a distance-time graph?

Back

The runner whose line starts higher on the distance axis.