Speed, Velocity, Acceleration

Front

What is speed?

Back

Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, measured in units like meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

Front

What is velocity?

Back

Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction. It includes both the magnitude (speed) and the direction of motion.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object. It can involve speeding up, slowing down, or changing direction.

Front

What two factors does speed depend on?

Back

Speed depends on distance and time.

Front

What two factors does velocity depend on?

Back

Velocity depends on speed and direction.

Front

Is a turtle crawling 34 cm/min speed or velocity?

Back

This is speed because it does not specify a direction.

Front

Is a train traveling North at 220 km/hr speed or velocity?

Back

This is velocity because it includes a direction (North).

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

Back

Acceleration = (Final Velocity - Initial Velocity) / Time.

Front

What happens to acceleration if an object speeds up?

Back

If an object speeds up, its acceleration is positive.