Speed Graphs

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What is speed?

Back

Speed is how much distance is covered over a period of time.

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What does a speed graph show?

Back

A speed graph shows how speed changes over time.

Front

What does a flat line on a speed graph indicate?

Back

A flat line indicates that the object is not moving (stopped).

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What does an upward sloping line on a speed graph indicate?

Back

An upward sloping line indicates that the object is moving away from the starting point.

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What does a downward sloping line on a speed graph indicate?

Back

A downward sloping line indicates that the object is returning to the starting point.

Front

How do you calculate speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

What is the unit of speed?

Back

The unit of speed is typically meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

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

Back

The area under a speed-time graph represents the distance traveled.

Front

If a car travels 60 km in 1 hour, what is its speed?

Back

The speed is 60 km/h.

Front

What is the total time traveled if a runner runs for 10 seconds, stops for 5 seconds, and then runs for another 15 seconds?

Back

The total time traveled is 30 seconds.