Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Graphs in practical situations

Graphs in practical situations — practice question

The speed-time graph represents the opening 60 seconds of a train journey. The vertical axis is marked Speed (m/s) up to 15, while the horizontal axis is marked Time (s) up to 60. A straight line is drawn from $(0, 0)$ to $(60, 15)$.
(a)[1]

Calculate the train's acceleration.

(b)[3]

Calculate how far the train has travelled during this time. Give your answer in kilometres.

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