Speed vs Velocity

Front

What is the definition of speed?

Back

Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, regardless of direction.

Front

What is the definition of velocity?

Back

Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

Front

What are common units of speed?

Back

Common units of speed include kilometers per hour (km/hr) and meters per second (m/s).

Front

What is an example of velocity?

Back

An example of velocity is a car traveling 60 km/hr to the east.

Front

What is an example of speed?

Back

An example of speed is a runner completing a 100-meter dash in 10 seconds, which is 10 m/s.

Front

How does direction affect velocity?

Back

Direction is essential for velocity; changing direction while maintaining speed results in a change in velocity.

Front

Can an object have speed but not velocity?

Back

No, every object with speed also has velocity, but velocity includes direction.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

What is the formula for calculating velocity?

Back

Velocity = Displacement / Time.