GCSE Secondary Maths Age 13-17 - Graphs: Time/Distance Graph - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to interpret and plot travel graphs, focusing on calculating average speed and graphing a stop and return journey. It emphasizes the importance of unit conversion and provides step-by-step guidance on using the distance-speed-time triangle for calculations. The tutorial concludes with tips for handling travel graph questions effectively.

What should you check first when analyzing a travel graph?

• The color of the graph

• The units on the axes

• The weather conditions

• The type of vehicle used

How do you convert 10 minutes into hours?

• 10/60 hours

• 10/100 hours

• 10/30 hours

• 10/50 hours

What is the average speed of the coach in the first 10 minutes?

• 54 kilometers per hour

• 45 kilometers per hour

• 60 kilometers per hour

• 50 kilometers per hour

What does a horizontal line on a travel graph indicate?

• No movement

• Constant speed

• Decreasing speed

• Increasing speed

How long does the coach stop in Lusco?

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 25 minutes

• 20 minutes

What is the speed of the coach on the return journey to Johnston?

• 42 kilometers per hour

• 40 kilometers per hour

• 44 kilometers per hour

• 46 kilometers per hour

How long does the return journey to Johnston take?

• 30 minutes

• 35 minutes

• 25 minutes

• 20 minutes