Speed and Motion

Front

What is the formula to calculate speed?

Back

S = d/t

Front

If Alan travels 100 km in 5 hours, what is his average speed in km/h?

Back

20 km/hr

Front

According to the graph, how far does the person travel in the first 5 seconds?

Back

5 m

Front

Which statement is true about velocity?

Back

Must have a measurement of speed and direction.

Front

What is the person doing from 5 seconds to 10 seconds?

Back

Standing Still

Front

What is the definition of speed?

Back

Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity (only magnitude), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

Front

How do you convert km/h to m/s?

Back

Divide the speed in km/h by 3.6.

Front

What is the unit of speed in the metric system?

Back

Meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

Front

If a car travels 150 km in 3 hours, what is its speed?

Back

50 km/hr