Graphing Stories

Front

What is the rate of the bicycle from 9am to 11 am?

Back

15 miles/hour

Front

According to the graph how far does the person travel in the first 5 seconds?

Back

5 m

Front

What does the Y axis represent?

Back

Distance

Front

What does the X axis represent?

Back

Time

Front

A girl takes a ride on a ferris wheel. What position is she in at the top?

Back

C

Front

Define 'rate' in the context of graphing stories.

Back

Rate is the speed at which an object moves, typically expressed in units like miles per hour.

Front

What is the purpose of the X axis in a graph?

Back

The X axis typically represents the independent variable, often time.

Front

What is the purpose of the Y axis in a graph?

Back

The Y axis typically represents the dependent variable, often distance.

Front

How do you calculate speed from a graph?

Back

Speed can be calculated by finding the slope of the line on a distance-time graph.

Front

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

Back

A horizontal line indicates that the object is at rest and not moving.