Speed Versus Velocity

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Speed = _______________

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Distance / time

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Another way to explain the speed and direction of an object would be to describe its ________

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Velocity

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Which is an example of VELOCITY? A dog running at 3 m/s, A deer sprinting at 4 m/s, A migrating bird headed south for the winter at 3 m/s, A person not moving at all

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A migrating bird headed south for the winter at 3 m/s

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What is the definition of velocity? A force that opposes motion, Uniform circular motion, The speed of an object in a particular direction

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The speed of an object in a particular direction

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

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10 m/s

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time

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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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If a car travels 150 km in 3 hours, what is its average speed?

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50 km/h

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What unit is commonly used to measure speed?

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

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What does a speedometer measure?

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The instantaneous speed of a vehicle.