Speed Calculation Flashcard

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How do we calculate speed?

Back

Speed = Distance ÷ Time

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What is the definition of distance?

Back

The total length of the path actually taken

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What does displacement refer to?

Back

The length of a straight line between two points

Front

What is velocity?

Back

Speed but in a specific direction

Front

What is the formula for calculating distance?

Back

Distance = Speed × Time

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What is the unit of speed in the metric system?

Back

Meters per second (m/s)

Front

If a car travels 100 km in 2 hours, what is its speed?

Back

Speed = 100 km ÷ 2 hours = 50 km/h

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is the total path length, while displacement is the shortest path between two points.

Front

What is the formula for calculating time?

Back

Time = Distance ÷ Speed

Front

If a runner completes a 400m lap in 50 seconds, what is their speed?

Back

Speed = 400m ÷ 50s = 8 m/s