Distance-Time Graphs Quiz

What does the y-axis represent in a distance-time graph?

• Time
• Speed
• Distance
• Acceleration

Which type of motion is represented by a flat line on a distance-time graph?

• Constant speed
• Acceleration
• Deceleration
• Stationary

How can you determine the speed of an object from a distance-time graph?

• Look at the y-intercept
• Calculate the slope
• Measure the height of the graph
• Add the distances on the graph

Which type of motion is represented by a curved line on a distance-time graph?

• Constant speed
• Deceleration
• Acceleration
• Stationary

How can you calculate speed from a distance-time graph?

• Speed = Distance / Time
• Speed = Time / Distance
• Speed = Distance * Time
• Speed = Slope of the graph

What is the main purpose of using a distance-time graph?

• To show changes in direction
• To calculate the total distance traveled
• To visualize changes in motion
• To determine the acceleration of an object

Which of the following is a real-life application of distance-time graphs?

• Tracking athlete performance
• Measuring the height of buildings
• Calculating the volume of liquids
• Determining the weight of objects

What type of motion is represented by a straight diagonal line on a distance-time graph?

• Acceleration
• Deceleration
• Constant speed
• Stationary

Which axis on a distance-time graph represents time?

• X-axis
• Y-axis
• Diagonal axis
• Both axes

What information can you determine from the slope of a distance-time graph?

• The total distance traveled
• The direction of motion
• The speed of the object
• The acceleration of the object