Speed & Velocity

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What is the formula for calculating Average Speed?

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Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time

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What is Instant Speed?

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Instant Speed is the speed of an object at a specific moment in time.

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What is the difference between Speed and Velocity?

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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.

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What is Acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object.

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How do you calculate Velocity?

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Velocity = Displacement / Time

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What does a negative speed indicate?

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A negative speed indicates that an object is moving in the opposite direction.

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What is the unit of Speed in the metric system?

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The unit of Speed in the metric system is meters per second (m/s).

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What is the significance of a speedometer in a vehicle?

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A speedometer measures the instantaneous speed of the vehicle.

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What does it mean if an object has a constant speed?

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If an object has a constant speed, it means it is covering equal distances in equal intervals of time.

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What is the average speed of a car that travels 120 km in 2 hours?

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Average Speed = 120 km / 2 hours = 60 km/h.