Speed & Speed Graphs - skills drills

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What is speed?

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

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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What is average speed?

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

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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 does a speed graph represent?

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A speed graph shows how speed changes over time, with time on the x-axis and speed on the y-axis.

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What does a flat line on a speed graph indicate?

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A flat line indicates that the object is not changing its speed; it is moving at a constant speed.

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What does a steep slope on a speed graph indicate?

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A steep slope indicates a high speed; the steeper the slope, the faster the object is moving.

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How do you calculate the distance traveled using a speed graph?

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The distance can be calculated by finding the area under the speed graph over a given time interval.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity per unit of time, indicating how quickly an object is speeding up or slowing down.

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What is the unit of acceleration?

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The unit of acceleration is meters per second squared (m/s²).