Motion, Speed, and Velocity

Front

What is the process of changing position called?

Back

Motion

Front

Speed is a -

Back

Rate

Front

What is the term for the speed and direction of a moving object?

Back

Velocity

Front

If you are driving to a Texas beach, your velocity might be 80 km/hr ____

Back

Southward

Front

What is the speed of the International Space Station if it travels 300 miles in 60 seconds?

Back

5 miles/second

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time

Front

What unit is commonly used to measure speed?

Back

Miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h)

Front

What does a speedometer measure?

Back

The speed of a vehicle.

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 is acceleration?

Back

The rate of change of velocity.