Reading Distance Time Graph

What is happening at D?

• Stationary

• Accelerating

• Fast steady speed; moving away from the starting position

• Slower steady speed; moving away from the starting position

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Which runner won the race?

• A

• B

• C

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What does this graph represent?

• Constant speed

• Acceleration

• Not moving

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Which runner had a head start?

• A

• B

• C

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Edward drove 80 miles from his home to London.

He stopped and visited his friend Nicola on the way. Here is the distance-time graph for the journey.

How far was Edward from home when he visited Nicola?

• 30 miles

• 40 miles

• 10 miles

• 45 miles

According to the graph how far does the person travel in the first 5 seconds?

• 2 m

• 10 m

• 0 m

• 5 m

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How would you calculate the time it takes for a bird flying at a speed of 45 km/hr to travel a distance of 1,800 kilometers?

• 45 ÷ 1,800

• 45 × 1,800

• 1,800 ÷ 45

• 1,800 - 45

What is happening at C?

• Stationary

• Accelerating

• Fast steady speed; moving away from the starting position

• Slower steady speed; moving away from the starting position

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How long did it take this object to travel 10 m?

• 0 s

• 10 s

• 15 s

• 20 s

Segment C-D The bus is _________________.

• at rest

• returning (to original position)

• moving forward