Distance, Time, and Speed

1. Speed is a measure of the ____________________ something travels

in a given ____________________.

2. Speed is calculated by dividing the distance travelled by the

time using the formula ____________________.

3. In the metric system, speed is typically measured in ____________________ (m/s)

or ____________________ (km/h).

4. The speed of a journey is called the ____________________ ____________________.

We call it this because speed may change over the course of a journey.

5. A ____________________ ____________________ graph represents the change in

speed over time. The x-axis is ____________________ and the y-axis is
____________________.

6. The shallower the slope, the ____________________ the speed. A horizontal line
shows ____________________ motion.

Calculating Distance, Time or Speed

1. While at the train station, Maria sees her train starting to depart. She needs to
run to catch it. If Maria runs for 3 seconds at an average speed of 7 meters per
second, how far does she run in that time? Show your working.

2. Later William needs to go home he is waiting for the bus at the stop. He sees
the bus approaching and needs to run to catch it. If William takes 2.5 seconds to
run from the park to the bus at an average speed of 8 meters per second, how
far does he run in that time? Show your working.
3. During lunch break, Jake sprints to the cafeteria. If Jake runs 50 meters at an
average speed of 5 meters per second, how much time does it take him to reach
the cafeteria? Show your working.

4. In a running competition, Emily ran 5 kilometres in 25 minutes (0.42 hours),

rested for 10 minutes (0.17 hours), and then ran another 3 kilometres in 15
minutes (0.25 hours). Calculate her average speed for the running segments.

5. During a hiking expedition, Leo hiked 8 kilometres in 2 hours, rested for 45

minutes (0.75 hours), and then hiked another 5 kilometres in 1.5 hours.
Calculate his average speed for the hiking segments.

6. William and Jessica are at the park, practicing throwing a frisbee. Jessica throws
the frisbee a certain distance. To understand how fast the frisbee is traveling on
average, we can calculate its speed. If Jessica throws the frisbee 60 meters and
it takes 4 seconds to travel that distance, what is the average speed of the
frisbee? Show your working.

7. Sarah and John are at the soccer field, practicing penalty kicks. John kicks the
soccer ball towards the goal. To understand how fast the soccer ball is traveling
on average, we can calculate its speed. If John kicks the soccer ball 30 meters
and it takes 3 seconds to reach the goal, what is the average speed of the
soccer ball? Show your working.
Plotting Distance Time Graphs
For each of the following, plot a distance time graph.

1. Cycling Adventure
Lucas went on a cycling trip. He cycled 5 kilometres in the first hour. After an
energetic start, he rested for 30 minutes (0.5 hours) without covering any
distance. Refreshed, he continued cycling and covered another 8 kilometres in 2
hours. Finally, he completed his trip by cycling the last 2 kilometres to reach his
destination in 30 minutes (0.5 hours).
2. Mountain Hike
Emma went hiking up a mountain. She hiked 3 kilometres in the first hour.
Afterward, she took a break for 1 hour, enjoying the view from a lookout point.
Energized by the scenic views, she continued hiking and covered another 4
kilometres in 2 hours. She then paused again for 30 minutes (0.5 hours) to take
photos. Finally, she completed her ascent by hiking the remaining 2 kilometres
to the peak in 1 hour.
3. Train Journey
Sam took a train journey. The train travelled 50 kilometres in the first 2 hours. It
then stopped at a station for 1 hour. Once the passengers had reboarded, the
train continued for another 100 kilometres in 3 hours. The train made another
stop for 1.5 hours. Finally, it travelled the remaining 70 kilometres to its final
destination in 2 hours.
4. Road Trip
A family went on a road trip. They drove 120 kilometres in the first 2 hours.
They then stopped for a meal for 1 hour. After eating, they resumed their trip
and drove another 180 kilometres in 3 hours. They took a short break of 30
minutes (0.5 hours) before continuing. Finally, they drove the remaining 100
kilometres in 1.5 hours.
5. Marathon Training
Sarah went for a marathon training run. She ran 6 kilometres in the first hour.
She took a break to hydrate for 15 minutes (0.25 hours). After her break, she
ran another 5 kilometres in 1 hour. She stopped again to stretch for 20 minutes
(0.33 hours). Finally, she ran the remaining 4 kilometres in 45 minutes (0.75
hours).
6. Sailing Journey
Alex went sailing. He sailed 10 kilometres in the first 2 hours. He then anchored
his boat to rest for 1.5 hours. After resting, he resumed sailing and covered
another 15 kilometres in 3 hours. He stopped again to fish for 1 hour. Finally, he
sailed the remaining 5 kilometres to his destination in 1 hour.
7. Walking Tour
A group of tourists went on a walking tour. They walked 2 kilometres in the first
30 minutes (0.5 hours). They then stopped to visit a museum for 1 hour. After
enjoying the exhibits, they continued walking and covered another 3 kilometres
in 1 hour. They paused for a coffee break for 45 minutes (0.75 hours). Finally,
they walked the remaining 2 kilometres back to the starting point in 45 minutes
(0.75 hours).