Distance and Time Graphs

Front

What does a distance-time graph represent when the line is straight and sloped?

Back

Constant Speed

Front

What does a distance-time graph represent when the line is horizontal?

Back

Not Moving

Front

How can you determine if an object has stopped moving on a distance-time graph?

Back

Look for horizontal lines; the object stops when the line is horizontal.

Front

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

Back

The object is moving quickly.

Front

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

Back

The object is moving slowly.

Front

If a distance-time graph shows a downward slope, what does that indicate?

Back

The object is moving back towards the starting point.

Front

How do you calculate speed using a distance-time graph?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

If a person travels 20 meters in 4 seconds, what is their speed?

Back

5 meters/second.

Front

What is the formula to find time if distance and speed are known?

Back

Time = Distance / Speed.

Front

If a car travels 150 miles at a speed of 50 miles/hour, how long does it take?

Back

3 hours.