Speed and Velocity

Front

What two measurements are necessary for calculating speed?

Back

Distance and time

Front

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

Back

15 m/s

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Front

A measurement of how fast an object is moving

Back

Speed

Front

Can be measured in seconds (s): Distance, Time, Speed, Acceleration

Back

Time

Front

What is the speed of an object that travels 20 meters in 4 seconds?

Back

5 m/s

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Front

Velocity is both ____ and _____.

Back

speed, direction

Front

Which of the following represents a velocity? Options: 40 m, 40 m north, 40 m/s, 40 m/s north

Back

40 m/s north

Front

How do you calculate velocity?

Back

Displacement divided by time.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Front

The scientific (SI) unit for measuring distance is the ________ . Options: mile, foot, kilometer, meter

Back

meter

Front

What describes a vector best?

Back

Magnitude, unit, and direction