Speed & Distance Time Graphs

Front

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

Back

The object is not moving.

Front

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

Back

The object is moving at a constant speed.

Front

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

Back

The object is accelerating.

Front

What is the formula to calculate speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

If a runner's graph starts higher on the distance axis, what does that indicate?

Back

The runner had a head start.

Front

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

Back

The object is moving faster.

Front

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

Back

The object is stationary.

Front

What is the unit of speed?

Back

Meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

Front

What force keeps planets in orbit around the sun?

Back

Gravitational force.

Front

How can you tell if an object is accelerating on a distance-time graph?

Back

The line will curve upwards.