T3.2 Speed Flashcard

Front

What does the 'T' in the speed-time-distance triangle stand for?

Back

Time

Front

What is the formula to calculate speed?

Back

Front

What does acceleration describe in physics?

Back

The rate at which an object's speed or direction changes.

Front

What is the SI unit for speed?

Back

Meters per second (m/s)

Front

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

Back

Front

What is the relationship between speed, distance, and time?

Back

Front

What is the formula for calculating distance?

Back

Front

What is the formula for calculating time?

Back

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 the average speed?

Back

Average speed is calculated as total distance traveled divided by total time taken.