Distance-Time Graphs and Speed

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

• 0.5 meters per second

• 1 meter per second

• 2 meters per second

• 3 meters per second

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If a distance-time graph shows a line that goes up steeply, what does this indicate?

• The object is moving slowly.

• The object is stationary.

• The object is moving quickly.

• The object is moving at a constant speed.

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

• Constant speed

• Acceleration

• Deceleration

• No movement

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

• The runner whose line starts higher on the distance axis.

• The runner whose line is steeper than the others.

• The runner who finishes the race first.

• The runner whose line is closest to the time axis.

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If two runners finish at the same time but one has a steeper line, who was faster?

• The runner with the steeper line.

• The runner with the flatter line.

• Both runners were equally fast.

• The runner who started later.

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What is the significance of the area under the line in a distance-time graph?

• It represents the total distance traveled.

• It indicates the speed of the object.

• It shows the time taken for the journey.

• It represents the acceleration of the object.

What does a steeper slope on a distance-time graph mean?

• Higher speed.

• Lower speed.

• Constant speed.

• No movement.

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

• Constant Speed

• Variable Speed

• No Movement

• Acceleration

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

• Time

• Distance

• Speed

• Acceleration

At 60 seconds, if the distance is 40 meters, what does this indicate?

• The object has traveled 40 meters in 60 seconds.

• The object has traveled 60 meters in 40 seconds.

• The object has traveled 40 meters in 40 seconds.

• The object has traveled 60 meters in 60 seconds.