Speed and Velocity

Front

What is the definition of speed?

Back

Speed is the measure of how much distance is covered over a period of time.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time

Front

If a dog runs at a speed of 9 mi/hr, what type of measurement is this?

Back

This is a measurement of speed.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.

Front

How do you calculate average speed?

Back

Average speed is calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken.

Front

If you walk 10 meters in 20 seconds, what is your average speed?

Back

Your average speed is 0.5 m/s.

Front

What is the distance traveled if you walk 3 km north and then 4 km east?

Back

The total distance traveled is 7 km.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object with respect to time.

Front

If a bicyclist is moving at 4.5 m/s, what type of measurement is this?

Back

This is a measurement of speed.

Front

What is a scalar quantity?

Back

A scalar quantity is a physical quantity that has magnitude only and no direction.