Equation Abbreviations I

Front

How many seconds are there in 1 hour?

Back

3,600 seconds

Front

What does the equation below measure? (average speed = total distance / total time)

Back

average speed

Front

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

Back

subtract

Front

How many seconds are there in 1 minute?

Back

60 seconds

Front

What does the formula below measure? (average velocity = displacement / time)

Back

average velocity

Front

What is the formula for calculating average speed?

Back

Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between average speed and average velocity?

Back

Average speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while average velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

Front

What does the symbol 'Δt' represent in equations?

Back

Δt represents the change in time.

Front

If an object moves 100 meters east in 5 seconds, what is its average speed?

Back

Average Speed = 100 meters / 5 seconds = 20 m/s