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Interpreting distance-time graphs

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “Interpreting distance-time graphs”, from the unit “Moving by force” (Year 8 Science) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. Match the feature of the distance-time graph to what it is for.
  2. Use the graph to find out how far this object has travelled in 60 s. Include the unit in your answer.
  3. Use the graph to find out how long it takes this object to travel 6 m. Include the unit in your answer.
  4. How far does this object travel between 10 s and 40 s?
  5. Starting with the fastest, put the objects shown on the graph in order of average speed.
  6. Use the graph to calculate the average speed of the object.
  7. Match the key word to the description.
  8. At what time does this object start moving closer? Include the unit in your answer.
  9. Which of the objects shown by the four lines has the lowest average speed?
  10. Which of the objects shown by the four lines has a speed of 0.13 m/s?
  11. Calculate the average speed for this complete journey.
  12. Calculate the average speed between 10 s and 30 s for this journey.

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Interpreting distance-time graphs · Examplary