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Quick questions on Distance-time and travel graphs explained: N(A)-Level Mathematics Functions and Graphs
2short Q&A pairs drawn directly from our worked dot-point answer. For full context and worked exam questions, read the parent dot-point page.
What is speed is the gradient?Show answer
On a distance-time graph, speed is the gradient of the line:
What is average speed for a whole journey?Show answer
For a journey with several stages (including any rests), the average speed for the whole trip is the total distance travelled divided by the total time taken, including the time spent stationary.
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