Sp1b Distance Time Graphs

Question 1

What are the main units for speed

Answer 1

M/S , Km/h , and mph

Question 2

Speed equation

Answer 2

Distance / time

Question 3

How can the speed of a fast moving objects be measured in a laboratory

Answer 3

Using light gates , they are more accurate than a stopwatch

Question 4

How can a journey be represented

Answer 4

On a distance time graph

Question 5

What are the things shown on a distance time graph

Answer 5

• horizontal lines mean the object is stationary
• straight sloping lines means the object is travelling at a constant speed
• speed is calculated from the gradient of the line