Real World Graphs

Front

What is the typical cruising altitude of a commercial airplane?

Back

12,000 feet.

Front

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

Back

The object is standing still.

Front

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

Back

The object is moving quickly.

Front

What does a gradual slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving slowly.

Front

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

Back

The distance traveled.

Front

What does it mean when a speed-time graph shows a downward slope?

Back

The object is slowing down.

Front

What does it mean when a speed-time graph shows an upward slope?

Back

The object is speeding up.

Front

How can you determine the maximum speed from a speed-time graph?

Back

Identify the highest point on the graph.

Front

What does a horizontal line on a speed-time graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving at a constant speed.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.