Speed and Velocity Review

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What is the definition of speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, typically expressed in units like kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mi/h).

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What is the definition of velocity?

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Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction, expressed in units like km/h or mi/h with a directional component.

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How do you calculate speed?

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How do you calculate velocity?

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What is the formula for distance?

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What is the formula for time?

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If a train travels 150 kilometers in 3 hours, what is its speed?

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The speed of the train is 50 km/h.

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A plane flies 450 miles West toward Chicago for 1.5 hours. What is its velocity?

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The velocity of the plane is 300 mi/h West.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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

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What units are commonly used to measure speed?

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Common units for measuring speed include kilometers per hour (km/h), miles per hour (mi/h), and meters per second (m/s).