Real Life Graphs Flashcards

A graph that represents a real-world situation, such as distance-time or speed-time graphs.

A graph that shows how distance changes over time. The gradient represents speed.

A graph that shows how speed changes over time. The area under the graph represents distance travelled.

The gradient of a distance-time graph represents the speed of the object.

A horizontal line on a distance-time graph means the object is stationary (not moving).

The gradient of a speed-time graph represents acceleration or deceleration.

The area under a speed-time graph represents the total distance travelled.

A negative gradient on a speed-time graph indicates deceleration (slowing down).

To interpret a real-life graph, identify what the axes represent and use the gradient or area to find key information.

A graph made up of straight-line segments, often used to represent changes in speed or distance over time.