5.P.1.2 #7: Schoolnet

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What is speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, often measured in units like miles per hour or meters per second.

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What two pieces of information do you need to calculate speed?

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You need to know the distance traveled and the time it took to travel that distance.

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How do you calculate speed?

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Speed = Distance ÷ Time.

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What is distance?

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Distance is the total length of the path traveled by an object.

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What is time in the context of motion?

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Time is the duration in which an event occurs, often measured in seconds, minutes, or hours.

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What is a knot?

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A knot is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, commonly used in maritime and air navigation.

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What is the formula to find distance?

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Distance = Speed × Time.

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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 is acceleration?

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

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What is a long jump?

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A long jump is a track and field event where an athlete attempts to jump as far as possible from a take-off point.