Speed Versus Velocity

Front

What is the definition of velocity?

Back

The speed of an object in a particular direction.

Front

Which is an example of VELOCITY?

Back

A migrating bird headed south for the winter at 3 m/s.

Front

Speed = _______________

Back

Distance / time.

Front

What is speed?

Back

It is the distance traveled over a period of time.

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 unit is commonly used to measure speed?

Back

Meters per second (m/s).

Front

What is a scalar quantity?

Back

A quantity that has only magnitude and no direction.

Front

What is a vector quantity?

Back

A quantity that has both magnitude and direction.

Front

If a car travels 100 meters in 5 seconds, what is its speed?

Back

20 m/s.

Front

If a person walks 10 meters east in 2 seconds, what is their velocity?

Back

5 m/s east.