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11 Graphs
Distance–time and other real-life
graphs
Here is an exam question …
The graph shows Philip’s cycle journey between his
home and the sports centre.
Distance from home
in kilometres
y
8
7
C
D
6
B
5
4
3
2
1
A
E
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Time in minutes
a Explain what happened between C and D. [1]
b Explain what happened at B. [1]
c Explain what happened at E. [1]
d Work out the total distance that Philip travelled. [2]
… and its solution
a Philip was at the sports centre.
b Philip’s speed changed, perhaps due to a steep hill.
c Philip arrived home.
d 12 km
6 km there and 6 km back.
Now try these exam questions
1 A rocket is fired out to sea from the top of a cliff. The graph shows the height of the rocket above sea
level until it lands in the sea.
Height in metres above sea level
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Time in seconds
a How high is the rocket above sea level after 10 seconds. [1]
b How long does it take before the rocket lands in the sea [1]
c Write down the time when the rocket is at the same height as it started. [1]
d Write down the times when the rocket is 10 m above the cliff. [2]
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