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What is the definition of speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, typically expressed in units such as meters per second (m/s) or miles per hour (mi/hr).

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What is the definition of velocity?

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Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction, making it a vector quantity.

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What is the formula to calculate speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time

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What is the unit of speed in the International System of Units (SI)?

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The unit of speed in SI is meters per second (m/s).

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If a car travels 60 miles in 1 hour, what is its speed?

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60 miles/hr

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What does a speed-time graph represent?

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A speed-time graph shows how speed changes over time, indicating acceleration or deceleration.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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

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How do you convert speed from miles per hour to meters per second?

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To convert mph to m/s, multiply by 0.44704.

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A runner travels 100 meters in 10 seconds. What is their speed?

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10 m/s

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What does a horizontal line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is not moving (constant distance).