Edexcel IGCSE Physics · Spec 1.2
Speed & Distance-Time Graphs
Speed, and how to read and interpret distance-time graphs.
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Speed & Distance-Time Graphs
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Spec 1.2
What you need to know
- Describe what speed means
- Use average speed equals distance divided by time
- Interpret distance-time graphs
Active recall
Quick check
Answer each question before opening the answer.
What does the gradient of a distance–time graph tell you?
The speed of the object.
What does a horizontal (flat) line on a distance–time graph mean?
The object is stationary (not moving).
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