A-28 Speed and Velocity

Front

What is speed?

Back

Speed is a measurement of how fast an object is moving, typically expressed in meters per second (m/s).

Front

What is velocity?

Back

Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction, making it a vector quantity.

Front

How do you calculate speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

If an object travels 36 meters in 12 seconds, what is its speed?

Back

3 m/s.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

Front

What is the formula to find time when distance and speed are known?

Back

Time = Distance / Speed.

Front

If Jose wanders 4 km at 2 km/hr, how long did he wander?

Back

2 hours.

Front

If Shawn takes 6 hours to walk to Susan's house at 2 km/hr, how far is it?

Back

12 km.

Front

What is average speed?

Back

Average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.

Front

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

Back

0.5 m/s.