Speed Versus Velocity

Speed Versus Velocity

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Science

8th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Speed = _______________

Back

Distance / time

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Velocity

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

The speed of an object in a particular direction

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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).

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