Distance-Time Graphs and Velocity-Time Graphs

Distance-Time Graphs

This is a graph with time on the x-axis and distance on the y-axis. Important things about these graphs are:

• Gradient=speed
• Flat sections mean stationary (stopped)
• The steeper the graph, the faster the object
• A straight diagonal line upwards (/) means steady speed
• A straight diagonal line downwards (\) means steady speed in the other direction
• Curves represent acceleration or deceleration
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