Distance-Time Graphs (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Quizzes
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On a distance-time graph, what is plotted on the y-axis?
On a distance-time graph, what is plotted on the y-axis?
Distance
What does the gradient of a line on a distance-time graph represent?
What does the gradient of a line on a distance-time graph represent?
Speed
What does a steeper line on a distance-time graph indicate?
What does a steeper line on a distance-time graph indicate?
Faster movement
What does a horizontal (flat) section on a distance-time graph show?
What does a horizontal (flat) section on a distance-time graph show?
Movement has stopped
What is the formula for calculating speed?
What is the formula for calculating speed?
What does an upward slope on a distance-time graph indicate?
What does an upward slope on a distance-time graph indicate?
Moving away from start
What does a downward slope on a distance-time graph indicate?
What does a downward slope on a distance-time graph indicate?
Returning towards start
What do curved lines on a distance-time graph indicate?
What do curved lines on a distance-time graph indicate?
Changing speed
If a journey covers 12 km in 0.5 hours, what is the speed in km/h?
If a journey covers 12 km in 0.5 hours, what is the speed in km/h?
24 km/h
What must you always check when using distance-time graphs?
What must you always check when using distance-time graphs?
Units being used
What reveals rest periods on a distance-time graph?
What reveals rest periods on a distance-time graph?
Horizontal sections
What is a common mistake when working with distance-time graphs?
What is a common mistake when working with distance-time graphs?
Confusing with speed-time graphs