Average Speed

Front

What do you need to solve for speed?

Back

You need distance and time.

Front

What is the measure of how fast something moves in a given amount of time?

Back

Speed.

Front

Which unit best represents speed?

Back

Meters/Second.

Front

When a speed word problem asks 'how fast', what is it asking for?

Back

Speed.

Front

What does the 'S' stand for in the speed triangle?

Back

Speed.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

If a car travels 100 meters in 5 seconds, what is its speed?

Back

20 meters/second.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

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

Front

What is average speed?

Back

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

Front

If a runner completes a 400-meter lap in 50 seconds, what is their average speed?

Back

8 meters/second.