Motion Flashcard

Front

What is the total length of your path of motion?

Back

Distance

Front

If a car travels at 30 miles/hr for 3 hours, how far does it travel?

Back

90 miles

Front

What is the average speed of Dereck if she cycles at 8km/h for 4 hours?

Back

32km

Front

What is the total displacement if Jerry walked from home to school and then to the park?

Back

2km

Front

What is the total distance if Jerry walked from home to school and then to the park?

Back

8km

Front

Define 'speed' in the context of motion.

Back

Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time.

Front

What is the formula to calculate distance?

Back

Distance = Speed × Time

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is the total path length, while displacement is the shortest path from the start to the end point.

Front

If a cyclist travels 15 km in 1 hour, what is their speed?

Back

15 km/h

Front

What is the unit of measurement for speed?

Back

Common units include meters per second (m/s) and kilometers per hour (km/h).