How to plot your graph. A distance/time graph shows time on one axis (x) and distance on the other axis (y). It is important to plot the important information from the problem.

With this distance and time value, I can simply plug it into the kinematic equation and solve for the acceleration. This would give an acceleration of 0.1053 m/s 2 .

Consider the following three key questions the next time you see a graph, map or other data visual so you can confidently decide what to do with that new nugget of information.