8th Grade Physical Science: Speed and Velocity

Front

________ is the distance an object travels per unit of time.

Back

Speed

Front

__________ is the speed of an object and the direction of motion.

Back

Velocity

Front

What type of speed is calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time traveled?

Back

Average speed

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Front

What type of speed shows up on your speedometer?

Back

Instantaneous speed

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Velocity includes direction but speed doesn't

Front

The units of speed and velocity are the same.

Back

True

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Front

50mph is an example of what? Options: Speed, Velocity, Both, Neither

Back

Speed

Front

50 mph North is an example of? Options: Speed, Velocity, Both, Neither

Back

Velocity

Front

Anna swims the 50m length of a pool in 25 seconds. What is her speed?

Back

2m/s

Front

Joanna cycles at an average speed of 8mph for 2 hours. How far has she travelled?

Back

16 miles