Question detail
How can you calculate the distance travelled from a speed-time graph?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and motion
Question
- A. By finding the area under the speed-time graph.
- B. By calculating the gradient of the graph.
- C. By measuring the height of the graph.
- D. By using the formula distance = speed x time.
Answer
By finding the area under the speed-time graph.
Explanation
The distance travelled can be calculated by finding the area under the speed-time graph, which represents the total distance covered over a period of time.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Speed Definition
Students often confuse speed with velocity, thinking they are the same because both involve distance and time.
Emphasize that speed is a scalar quantity that only considers distance travelled over time, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes direction.
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