Speed/Time and Distance/Time Graphs

Front

What does a speed/time graph with a straight line represent?

Back

Constant Speed

Front

What does a speed/time graph with a curve represent?

Back

Acceleration

Front

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

Back

Not moving

Front

What two measurements are necessary for calculating speed?

Back

Distance and time

Front

If a car is moving faster over time, what type of graph would you expect to see?

Back

A curve that slopes upwards on a speed/time graph.

Front

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

Back

High speed

Front

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

Back

Low speed

Front

How do you calculate speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time

Front

What does a negative slope on a distance/time graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving back towards the starting point.

Front

What is the unit of speed?

Back

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