MathsYears 10–11Algebra

Real-life and distance-time graphs

Interpret and draw real-life graphs including distance-time and velocity-time

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine you're on a road trip and you record your distance every hour. That's a distance-time graph! 📈

  2. 2

    On a distance-time graph, what does a flat horizontal line mean?

  3. 3

    Move the car along the road to see how distance changes over time.

  4. 4

    This graph shows a 2-hour walk: 1 hour walking at 4 km/h, then 30 min rest, then 30 min walking back.

  5. 5

    If you walk at a steady 5 km/h for 2 hours, how far do you go?

  6. 6

    Plot the points for a journey: 0 km at 0 min, 3 km at 30 min, then stop for 15 min, then 6 km at 75 min.

  7. 7

    On a distance-time graph, steeper line means…

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