Two Dimensional Graphs Two dimensional graphs show the relationship between two variables. For example, a graph could show a person’s distance from an object as he moves around during a specified period of time. Can you think of any other relationships that could be graphed? The next few slides give examples to illustrate what these graphs look like.
Speed A train pulls into a station and lets off its passengers. Time Elapsed Speed Time Elapsed
Distance from ground Time Elapsed Distance from ground A man takes a ride on a ferris wheel. Time Elapsed
Speed A woman climbs a hill at a steady pace and the starts to run down one side Time Elapsed Speed Time Elapsed
Distance from ground Time Elapsed Distance from ground A child swings on a swing. Time Elapsed
Speed A child climbs up a slide and then slides down. Time Elapsed Speed Time Elapsed
Distance from door How far from the entrance? Time
Speed How fast does Dash run? Time
Height How far above the ground are Wesley’s feet? Time
Watch Spidey go! • Speed vs. Time Speed Height • Height vs. Time