Speed/Motion Basics PP

Front

What is the formula to calculate speed?

Back

S = d/t

Front

What is the speed of an object that travels 60 meters in 4 seconds?

Back

15 m/s

Front

The distance an object moves in a period of time is called...?

Back

speed

Front

If Alan travels 100 km in 5 hours, what is his average speed in km/h?

Back

20 km/h

Front

Position is...?

Back

where an object is located

Front

What is the unit of speed in the metric system?

Back

meters per second (m/s)

Front

What does 'average speed' mean?

Back

Total distance traveled divided by total time taken.

Front

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

Back

50 km/h

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

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

Front

What is the formula for calculating distance?

Back

d = S x t