Distance/Time Graphs and Speed
Match the following terms to their correct definition. Objects with a faster speed will have a line that is _. steeper This is always plotted on the y-axis. distance This shows that the object is moving at a constant speed. straight diagonal line This is always plotted on the x-axis. time This indicates that the object has stopped moving. flat horizontal line Use the following graph to answer the next few questions.How far had the object traveled in 10 minutes? 1 KM 1.5 KM 2 KM 4 KM At what time did the object reach 4 KM? 10 minutes 20 minutes 30 minutes 40 minutes What is the object doing from 10-20 minutes? speeding up slowing down going back to the starting point not moving What is the average speed of the object for the entire trip? .1 KM 0.01 KM 150 KM 133.3 KM Use the following graph to answer the next few questions.What is the speed of Object C? D=T=S= m What is the speed of Object D?D=T=S= m Which is moving faster, Object C or Object D? Study this graph.Which data table represents the graph of the object's motion? Table A Table B