Speed and Velocity

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

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

Choose the best description for velocity

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?

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

What is speed?

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

Total distance divided by total time is

Velocity is both ____ and _____.

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