Distance time graphs

• Science
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Did you travel the same speed the whole way to school?

Which curve shows the fastest moving person?

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. I don't know

Challenge: which curve(s) show a person moving at constant speed

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. I don't know

Super challenge: which curve(s) show a person that speeds up and slows down?

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. I don't know

What was her speed for the first 10 minutes?
Remember: Speed = rise / run

1. 10 m/min
2. 200 m/min
3. 100 m/min
4. 340 m/min

Challenge: What is her speed from 10 min to 15 min?
Remember: Speed = rise / run

1. I'm not sure
2. 0 m/min
3. 10 m/min
4. 25 m/min

Extension: what is her average speed over the whole journey?
Remember: Speed = rise / run

1. I don't know
2. 33.33 m/min
3. 66.66 m/min
4. 88.88 m/min

Describe the motion of object B

Describe the motion of object C

Describe the motion of object D

Extension: Calculate the speed of object A in part 1 of the graph

1. 2.345 m/s
2. 1.875 m/s
3. 34.321 m/s
4. 18.75 m/s

Extension: Calculate the speed of object B in part 1 of the graph

1. 2.5 m/s
2. 250 m/s
3. 25 m/s
4. 2500 m/s

Extension: Calculate the speed of object C in part 1 of the graph

1. 66.66 m/s
2. 3.33 m/s
3. 33.33 m/s
4. 6.66 m/s

Extension: Calculate the speed of object D in part 1 of the graph

1. 3.678 m/s
2. 3.33 m/s
3. 5.432 m/s
4. 0.625 m/s

At what point has this person stopped?

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

At what point is this person moving the fastest.

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

At which point is this person slowing down but not stopping?

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Which letter shows a person standing still?

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Which letter shows the person moving forward at a constant speed

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Which letter shows a person moving backwards at a constant speed?

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D