Distance vs. Time Graphs

Front

What is the formula to calculate speed?

Back

S = d/t

Front

What is velocity?

Back

Speed in a specific direction.

Front

If Alan travels 100 km in 5 hours, what is his average speed in km/h?

Back

20 km/h

Front

What does a horizontal line on a distance vs. time graph represent?

Back

Stationary or not moving.

Front

What is the speed of an object that travels 20 meters in 4 seconds?

Back

5 m/s

Front

What does a steep slope on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

Back

High speed.

Front

What does a downward slope on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

Back

The object is returning to the starting point.

Front

How do you calculate average speed?

Back

Total distance traveled divided by total time taken.

Front

What is the unit of speed in the metric system?

Back

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

Front

What does a vertical line on a distance vs. time graph represent?

Back

An undefined speed (object is not moving).