The gradient or the steepness of the graph can be used to work out the speed. ... average speed = total distance ÷ total time = 7 m ÷ 10 s = 0.7 m/s.

A distance-time graph, sometimes referred to as a travel graph, is a way of representing a journey. It is helpful to have prior knowledge of speed, distance and time as well as how to work out the ...