Speed and Velocity

Front

What is speed?

Back

How much distance is covered over a period of time.

Front

Which statement is true about velocity?

Back

Must have a measurement of speed and direction.

Front

How do you calculate distance?

Back

Speed multiplied by time.

Front

Which of the following represents a velocity?

Back

40 m/s north.

Front

A runner races in the 100 meter dash. It takes her 10 seconds to finish. What is her average speed?

Back

10 m/s.

Front

What is the formula for speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / 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

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

Back

60 km/h.

Front

What unit is commonly used to measure speed?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean if an object is moving at a constant speed?

Back

It covers equal distances in equal intervals of time.