Speed and Velocity Practice Problems

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What is speed?

Back

Speed is how much distance is covered over a period of time.

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What is velocity?

Back

Velocity is both speed and direction.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

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

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What does it mean if an object is standing still?

Back

It means the object is not changing its position over time.

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If a dog runs at 9 mi/hr, what is this an example of?

Back

This is an example of speed.

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What represents a velocity?

Back

40 m/s north is an example of velocity.

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How do you calculate speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity over time.

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What is a scalar quantity?

Back

A scalar quantity has only magnitude, such as speed.

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What is a vector quantity?

Back

A vector quantity has both magnitude and direction, such as velocity.