Question

what is the slope of the graph equal to? choose 1 answer: a the average speed of the object b the total distance traveled by the object c the total time the object was traveling d the average acceleration of the object 2 of 4

Explanation:

In a distance - time graph, the slope is calculated as $\frac{\text{change in distance}}{\text{change in time}}$. The formula for average speed is also $\frac{\text{total distance traveled}}{\text{total time taken}}$.

• Option B: Total distance is the y - axis value (in a distance - time graph), not the slope.
• Option C: Total time is the x - axis value (in a distance - time graph), not the slope.
• Option D: Acceleration is related to the slope of a velocity - time graph, not a distance - time graph.

So the slope of a distance - time graph represents the average speed of the object.

Answer:

A. the average speed of the object