Speed and Velocity

Front

What two measurements are necessary for calculating speed?

Back

Distance and time.

Front

65mi/hr South is an example of...

Back

Velocity.

Front

Km (kilometers) is a unit for...

Back

Distance.

Front

Alan travels 100 km in 5hrs. Find his average speed in km/h.

Back

20 km/h.

Front

Velocity is both ____ and _____.

Back

speed, direction.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

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 unit is commonly used to measure speed in the metric system?

Back

Meters per second (m/s).

Front

What does a speedometer measure?

Back

The instantaneous speed of a vehicle.

Front

If a car travels 150 km in 3 hours, what is its average speed?

Back

50 km/h.