Distance-time graphs (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Flashcards
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What does a distance-time graph show?
What does a distance-time graph show?
How distance changes over time
Horizontal axis on distance-time graph
Horizontal axis on distance-time graph
Time (minutes or hours)
Vertical axis on distance-time graph
Vertical axis on distance-time graph
Distance from starting point
Horizontal line on distance-time graph meaning
Horizontal line on distance-time graph meaning
No movement - stationary/resting
What does gradient show on distance-time graph?
What does gradient show on distance-time graph?
The speed
Steeper gradient meaning
Steeper gradient meaning
Faster speed
Negative gradient on distance-time graph
Negative gradient on distance-time graph
Moving back towards the starting point
Straight line on distance-time graph meaning
Straight line on distance-time graph meaning
Constant speed
Curved line on distance-time graph meaning
Curved line on distance-time graph meaning
Changing speed (speeding up or slowing down)
Formula for average speed
Formula for average speed
How to find rest periods on distance-time graph
How to find rest periods on distance-time graph
Look for horizontal (flat) sections
How to find fastest section on distance-time graph
How to find fastest section on distance-time graph
Look for the steepest part of the graph