Speed Versus Velocity

Front

What is speed?

Back

Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, typically measured in meters per second (m/s).

Front

What is velocity?

Back

Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction, measured in meters per second (m/s) with a directional component.

Front

How do you calculate average speed?

Back

Average speed is calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken: Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time.

Front

If Kira jogs 72 m in 36 s, what is her average speed?

Back

2 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 for calculating velocity?

Back

Velocity = Displacement / Time.

Front

A runner completes a 100 meter dash in 10 seconds. What is her average speed?

Back

10 m/s

Front

What is the velocity of a train traveling 500 km north in 2 hours?

Back

250 km/hr north

Front

How do you express velocity?

Back

Velocity is expressed as a speed with a direction, e.g., 50 m/s east.

Front

If Peyton the cheetah travels north at 15 meters in 5 seconds, what is his velocity?

Back

3 m/s north