Question

4 when building a distance - time graph, which variable goes on the y - axis? a the dependent variable, distance b the independent variable, distance c the independent variable, time d the dependent variable, time

Explanation:

In a distance - time graph, the independent variable is time (as time progresses independently), and the dependent variable is distance (distance depends on the time elapsed). In a graph, the dependent variable is plotted on the y - axis. So distance, being the dependent variable, goes on the y - axis. Option A states "The dependent variable, distance", which is correct. Option B is wrong because distance is dependent, not independent. Option C is wrong as time (independent) is on the x - axis. Option D is wrong as time is independent and not on the y - axis.

Answer:

A. The dependent variable, distance