Speed and Velocity Flashcard

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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).

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What is the formula to calculate speed?

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S = d/t, where S is speed, d is distance, and t is time.

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If a vehicle travels 2345 m in 315 s, what is its speed?

Back

7.44 m/s

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What is velocity?

Back

Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction.

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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).

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A runner runs 2 laps around a track with a circumference of 400 m. What is their total distance?

Back

800 m

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An object travels 100 m North then 50 m South. What total distance did it travel?

Back

150 m

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What is the unit of speed in the International System of Units (SI)?

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Meters per second (m/s).

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How do you calculate the total distance traveled if an object moves in different directions?

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Add all distances regardless of direction.

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What is the speed of an object that travels 60 meters in 4 seconds?

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15 m/s