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ZIMSEC O-Level Mathematics

5.2Travel graphs

Travel graphs in ZIMSEC O-Level Mathematics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 5.2.1Draw and interpret distance–time (displacement–time) graphs.
  2. 5.2.2Draw and interpret speed–time (velocity–time) graphs, and calculate acceleration and distance travelled from them.

Lessons

  • Travel graphs: distance–time and speed–time

    35 min

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Travel graphs: sample question

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A bus's distance–time graph is a straight line from (0 h,0 km)(0\ \text{h}, 0\ \text{km}) to (2 h,150 km)(2\ \text{h}, 150\ \text{km}). Find its speed.

Answer in km/h.

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