Distance/Time Graphs Flashcards
1
Q
What does the Gradient tell you on a Distance/Time graph?
A
Gives the speed of the object.
2
Q
What do Flat sections show?
A
Where it’s stopped.
3
Q
What does a steeper graph show?
A
It’s going faster.
4
Q
What do curves represent?
A
Acceleration.
5
Q
What does it mean if a curve is getting steeper?
A
Speeding up.
6
Q
What does a levelling off curve mean?
A
Slowing down.
7
Q
How do you find the speed if the graph is a straight line?
A
The speed at any point along the line is equal to the gradient of the line.
8
Q
How do you find the speed if the graph is curved?
A
You need to draw a tangent to the curve at that point, and then find the gradient of the tangent.
