Math Problem Statement

What is the slope of the line in the following graph?

Solution

To find the slope of the line in this graph, we need to use the formula for slope:

slope=change in ychange in x=ΔyΔx\text{slope} = \frac{\text{change in } y}{\text{change in } x} = \frac{\Delta y}{\Delta x}

The yy-axis represents the "Position (km)" and the xx-axis represents "Time (s)".

Step-by-Step Process:

  1. From the graph, we can identify two clear points:

    • At t=0t = 0 seconds, position =0= 0 km.
    • At t=5t = 5 seconds, position =1.25= 1.25 km.
  2. Now calculate the change in position (Δy\Delta y) and the change in time (Δx\Delta x): Δy=1.25 km0 km=1.25 km\Delta y = 1.25 \text{ km} - 0 \text{ km} = 1.25 \text{ km} Δx=5 s0 s=5 s\Delta x = 5 \text{ s} - 0 \text{ s} = 5 \text{ s}

  3. Using the slope formula: slope=1.25 km5 s=0.25 km/s\text{slope} = \frac{1.25 \text{ km}}{5 \text{ s}} = 0.25 \text{ km/s}

Thus, the slope of the line is 0.25 km/s.

Would you like further details on any part of this solution? Here are 5 related questions you might explore:

  1. How does the slope of a line relate to velocity in a position-time graph?
  2. What would happen if the slope was negative in this type of graph?
  3. How can we determine average velocity from a position-time graph?
  4. How would the graph look if the object was at rest for some time?
  5. What other types of motion could be represented on a position-time graph?

Tip: The steeper the slope in a position vs. time graph, the faster the object's velocity!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Algebra
Slope of a Line
Graph Interpretation

Formulas

Slope formula: (change in y) / (change in x)

Theorems

Concept of Slope

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8