Speed and Velocity

Front

Displacement is how far something travels; the total distance for a trip.

Back

False

Front

Which term best describes the rate at which something is able to move?

Back

speed

Front

Choose the best description for velocity

Back

the speed and direction of something

Front

You arrive at your friend's house 1 hour after leaving your house. If your friend lives 25 miles away, what was your speed to get there?

Back

25 mph

Front

Mrs. Sprague travels 168 miles in 3 hours. What is her average speed?

Back

56

Front

What is speed?

Back

how much distance is covered over a period of time

Front

A runner races in the 100 meter dash. It takes her 10 seconds to finish. What is her average speed?

Back

10 m/s

Front

Total distance divided by total time is

Back

average speed

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