Speed Velocity Acceleration

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What is the formula for Speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time (D/T)

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Which of the following is an example of Velocity?

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A migrating bird headed south for the winter at 3 m/s.

Front

What is an example of Speed?

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2 meters per second.

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What does it mean when an object is slowing down?

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It is an example of Acceleration.

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Which of the following is not used to measure speed?

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Color.

Front

Define Speed.

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time.

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Define Velocity.

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Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific 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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If a car travels 100 meters in 5 seconds, what is its speed?

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Speed = 100 meters / 5 seconds = 20 meters per second.

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What is the difference between Speed and Velocity?

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