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Edexcel IGCSE Math A Higher 3.3 A Interpreting Linear and Non Linear Graphs Questions

Practise distance-time graph questions by plotting each journey stage, marking stops and comparing speeds using gradient steepness.

Syllabus
First assessment 2018
Course
Math A 4MA1
Level
Higher

Exam points

  • Plot journey information on a distance-time graph with stops and changing speeds.
  • Compare speeds before and after a stop by using the steepness of graph sections.

Edexcel IGCSE Math A Higher 3.3 A Interpreting Linear and Non Linear Graphs Questions question 1

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Jalina left her home at 1000 to cycle to a park.
On her way to the park, she stopped at a friend's house and then continued her journey to the park.
Here is the distance-time graph for her journey to the park.

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Question (a)

(a)

On her journey to the park, did Jalina cycle at a faster speed before or after she stopped at her friend's house?
Give a reason for your answer.

Jalina stayed at the park for 45 minutes.
She then cycled, without stopping, at a constant speed of 16 km/h16 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{h} from the park back to her home.

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Question (b)

(b)

Show all this information on the distance-time graph.

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