Speed and Distance/Time Graphs

Front

What is the formula to calculate speed?

Back

S = d/t

Front

Which of the following is a unit of time?

Back

hr

Front

Bill jogs 400 meters to Andy's house, turns around, and runs 400 meters back home. He does so in 250 seconds. What is Bill's average speed?

Back

3.2 m/s

Front

Which of the following is a unit of speed?

Back

m/s

Front

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

Back

The object is at rest.

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

How do you calculate distance using speed and time?

Back

Distance = Speed x Time

Front

What is the unit of speed in the metric system?

Back

meters per second (m/s)

Front

If a car travels 150 km in 3 hours, what is its average speed?

Back

50 km/h