Question 1 of 97 in Movement and Position

Distance-time graphs

1 mark · Easy

State the equation used to calculate average speed.

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average speed = distance moved / time taken

Also accept: v = s / t; speed = distance / time

Common mistakes: Using t/s or s*t

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B1 · 1 mark · Correct equation for average speed stated, either in words or symbols.

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Average speed = distance moved / time taken. In symbols: v = s / t.

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