On a distance-time graph, what does a horizontal line show?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The object is stationary
- Step 1: The gradient of a distance-time graph is speed. Step 2. A horizontal line has zero gradient. Answer: The object is stationary. Why not the others: A sloping straight line shows constant speed.
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