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Distance - Time Graph Homework

This homework assignment involves measuring the time taken to cover 30 meters using different types of motion, including walking, jogging, sprinting, throwing a tennis ball, and kicking a football. Students are required to plot a distance-time graph based on their measurements and answer questions regarding the speed of each activity. The assignment aims to help students understand the relationship between distance, time, and speed through practical investigation.

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Distance - Time Graph Homework

This homework assignment involves measuring the time taken to cover 30 meters using different types of motion, including walking, jogging, sprinting, throwing a tennis ball, and kicking a football. Students are required to plot a distance-time graph based on their measurements and answer questions regarding the speed of each activity. The assignment aims to help students understand the relationship between distance, time, and speed through practical investigation.

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Homework: Distance–Time Graph Investigation

Name: ____________________________ Class: _______ Date: ______________

Task Overview
In this homework, you will measure the time taken to travel or cover 30 meters using
different types of motion.
You will then use your results to plot a distance–time graph and compare the speeds.

Part 1 — Measure Your Times


Complete the five activities below.
For each one, measure how long it takes to reach 30 meters.
Activity Time Taken (seconds)
1. Walk 30 m __________________
2. Jog 30 m __________________
3. Sprint 30 m __________________
4. Throw a tennis ball 30 m __________________
5. Kick a football 30 m __________________
Tips:
• Use a stopwatch (phone timer is okay).
• If you cannot reach exactly 30 m, measure the distance you did reach and record
that.
• Ask someone to help time you for more accuracy.

Part 2 — Draw a Distance–Time Graph


Using your measurements, draw a Distance–Time Graph on graph paper or in your book.
Instructions:
• Put Time (s) on the X-axis
• Put Distance (m) on the Y-axis
• Plot five lines, one for each activity
• Each line should start at (0, 0) and end at (time you measured, 30 m)
• Use different colors or clear labels for:
o Walk
o Jog
o Sprint
o Tennis Ball Throw
o Football Kick

Part 3 — Questions
Answer the following in full sentences:
1. Which activity was the fastest? How can you tell from your graph?
2. Which activity was the slowest? Why?

3. Which line on your graph is the steepest, and what does this mean?

4. What does a less steep line tell you about speed?

5. Compare the motion of the tennis ball and football. Which travelled faster?

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