Understanding Distance-Time Graphs

Understanding Distance-Time Graphs

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Emma Peterson

Mathematics, Science

5th - 8th Grade

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Hard

This video tutorial explains distance-time graphs, using Sam's cycling journey as an example. It covers how to interpret graph lines, calculate speed using gradients, and understand the significance of curved lines for acceleration and deceleration. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total distance Sam travels from his house to his cousin's and sister's houses?

16 kilometers

10 kilometers

22 kilometers

6 kilometers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Acceleration

No movement

Constant speed

Changing speed

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is speed calculated from a distance-time graph?

By measuring the distance

By measuring the time

By finding the gradient

By counting the number of lines

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speed of Sam between points A and B?

10 km/h

20 km/h

15 km/h

25 km/h

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a flat line on a distance-time graph represent?

Constant speed

Acceleration

No movement

Deceleration

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speed of Sam between points C and D?

10 km/h

20 km/h

16 km/h

12 km/h

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a steeper gradient on a distance-time graph indicate?

Constant speed

No movement

Faster speed

Slower speed

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Constant acceleration

No movement

Changing speed

Constant speed

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a curve flattening off on a graph indicate?

Constant speed

Deceleration

No movement

Acceleration

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a line is in the negative direction, what does it indicate?

Acceleration

Moving away from home

Returning home

Constant speed

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