Distance/Time Graphing and Velocity

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

SPEED = DISTANCE / TIME

Front

If a car travels 150 meters in 3 seconds, what is its speed?

Back

50 m/s

Front

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

Back

The object is not moving.

Front

How do you calculate distance using speed and time?

Back

DISTANCE = SPEED × TIME

Front

What is the unit of speed in the metric system?

Back

Meters per second (m/s)

Front

If a runner travels at a constant speed of 6 m/s for 10 seconds, how far do they travel?

Back

60 meters

Front

What does a steep slope on a distance/time graph represent?

Back

A higher speed.

Front

If a graph shows a curve, what does it indicate about the object's motion?

Back

The object is accelerating.

Front

What is the average speed of a cyclist who travels 30 km in 2 hours?

Back

15 km/h

Front

If two objects are represented by parallel lines on a distance/time graph, what can be inferred?

Back

Both objects are moving at the same speed.