Equation Abbreviations I

Front

What does average speed measure?

Back

Average speed measures the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.

Front

How many seconds are there in 1 hour?

Back

There are 3,600 seconds in 1 hour.

Front

What operation do you need to carry out when you see the delta (Δ) symbol?

Back

The delta (Δ) symbol indicates a change, so you need to subtract the initial value from the final value.

Front

What does displacement measure?

Back

Displacement measures the shortest distance from the initial to the final position, including direction.

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is the total path length traveled, while displacement is the straight line distance from start to end point.

Front

What is instantaneous velocity?

Back

Instantaneous velocity is the velocity of an object at a specific moment in time.

Front

What is the formula for average speed?

Back

Average speed = Total distance / Total time.

Front

What does the term 'change in velocity' refer to?

Back

Change in velocity refers to the difference between the final velocity and the initial velocity of an object.

Front

What is the unit of speed in the metric system?

Back

The unit of speed in the metric system is meters per second (m/s).

Front

What does the term 'time' refer to in physics?

Back

Time refers to the duration in which events occur, measured in seconds.