8.6 B - speed, velocity, and acceleration

Front

Traveling a certain distance in a specific amount of time (ex. m/s)

Back

Speed

Front

Traveling a certain distance in a certain amount of time in a given direction (ex. m/s north)

Back

Velocity

Front

An increase or decrease in speed (m/s²), changing direction, or changing speed and direction

Back

Acceleration

Front

A child rides their bike around the block.

Back

Acceleration

Front

A dog runs on the sidewalk at 9 mi/hr. What is this an example of? Speed, Velocity, Acceleration

Back

Speed

Front

What is the term for a student's average movement of 5 km/hr west for 12 blocks? Options: Speed, Velocity, Acceleration

Back

Velocity

Front

What is the term for the average distance traveled by the gray whale during migration? Options: Speed, Velocity, Acceleration

Back

Speed

Front

While on a trip, a family travels east from San Antonio to Houston going 70 mph. What is this an example of? (Options: Speed, Velocity, Acceleration)

Back

Velocity

Front

A bicyclist goes around a corner at 4.5 m/s. What is this an example of? (Options: Speed, Velocity, Acceleration)

Back

Acceleration

Front

Some motorcycles can go from 0 mi/hr to 60 mi/hr in under 4 seconds. What is this an example of? (Options: Speed, Velocity, Acceleration)

Back

Acceleration