VELOCITY!

Front

What is the rate at which something moves?

Back

Speed

Front

A change in ________ in a certain amount of time is motion.

Back

Position

Front

If an object travels 36 meters at a speed of 3 meters/second, how long does it take to reach the destination?

Back

12 seconds

Front

Calculate the speed if Fonzie flies 24 meters in 2 seconds.

Back

12 m/sec

Front

What is a frame of reference when observing motion?

Back

The background or a stationary object against which motion is measured.

Front

Define velocity.

Back

Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction.

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

How do you calculate speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time

Front

What is the unit of speed in the metric system?

Back

Meters per second (m/s)

Front

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

Back

20 m/sec