Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration Flashcard

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A car is on a circular track. The track is 3 kilometers in length. If the car travels three laps around the track, what is the distance traveled?

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9 kilometers

Front

A car is on a circular track. The track is 3 kilometers in length. If the car travels three laps around the track, what is the displacement?

Back

0 kilometers

Front

Which is the fastest speed? 20 miles per hour, 30 miles, 15 kilometers per hour, 15 miles per minute

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15 miles per minute

Front

Which is the fastest velocity? Options: 20 miles per hour in the west direction, 30 miles, 15 kilometers per hour in the east direction, 15 miles per minute

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20 miles per hour in the west direction

Front

Which is the fastest speed? Options: 20 meters per second, 30 miles per minute, 15 kilometers per hour, 15 centimeters per minute

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30 miles per minute

Front

Natalie is walking at a rate of 20 meters per minute. Is this an example of speed, velocity, or acceleration?

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Speed

Front

Erika is jogging at a constant rate of 20 meters per minute in the north direction. Is this an example of speed, velocity, or acceleration?

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Velocity

Front

Priscilla is walking to her next class at a constant speed of 3 meters per second and makes a right turn down the hallway. Is this an example of speed, velocity, or acceleration?

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Acceleration

Front

Andrew is rushing to the DTC (in the south direction). He maintains a constant speed of 3 meters per second, but he has to slow down to 0 meters per second as he approaches the train tracks. Is this an example of speed, velocity, or acceleration?

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Acceleration

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Carlos is walking at a rate of 30 meters per minute. Is this an example of speed, velocity, or acceleration?

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Speed