Distance-time graphs show distance on the vertical axis and time on the horizontal axis. The gradient close gradient In a graph, the gradient is the steepness of the line.

Spread the loveIn physics, displacement is a key concept that allows us to measure an object’s overall change in position. One way to determine such displacement is by analyzing a velocity-time graph.

The gradient of a distance-time graph represents speed. When displaying a journey, the vertical axis will often represent the distance from a particular place rather than the distance travelled.