Understanding Speed and Velocity

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_____ is a measure of how quickly an object moves from one place to another, calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time it took.

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Definition of Speed

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A car traveling 60 miles in one hour has a speed of 60 miles per hour (mph). Is this an example of speed or velocity?

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Example of Speed

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________ considers both the speed and direction of an object's movement, making it a vector quantity.

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Definition of Velocity

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A plane flying east at 500 miles per hour has a velocity of 500 mph east. Is this an example of speed or velocity?

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Example of Velocity

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An object in orbit may have constant speed but does its velocity change?

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yes! its velocity changes due to constant change in direction.

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Effect of Ramp Height on Speed: The higher the ramp, the _____ and _____ a vehicle will go.

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Effect of Ramp Height on Speed: The higher the ramp, the faster and further a vehicle will go.

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Effect of Mass on Acceleration: The _____ mass an object has, the _____ it will accelerate.

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Effect of Mass on Acceleration: The more mass an object has, the less it will accelerate.

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65 miles per hour is an example of speed or velocity?

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Speed Example

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55 kph-west is an example of speed or velocity?

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Velocity Example

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1.5 m/s down is an example of speed or velocity?

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Another Velocity Example