SPEED/MOTION Vocab and Graphing

Front

What is speed?

Back

Speed is the distance traveled divided by the time taken to travel that distance.

Front

What is the formula for calculating average speed?

Back

Average speed = Distance ÷ Time

Front

If a boy runs 10 meters in 5 seconds, what is his average speed?

Back

2 meters per second

Front

What does speed represent in motion?

Back

Speed represents the time it takes to travel a certain distance.

Front

What is the speed of a 4-wheeler that is stopped?

Back

0 m/s or stopped

Front

If CAR D travels 120 kilometers in 2 hours, what is its average speed?

Back

60 km/hr

Front

What is the unit of speed in the metric system?

Back

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

Front

What does a flat line on a speed graph indicate?

Back

A flat line indicates that the object is not moving (speed is 0).

Front

What does a steep line on a speed graph indicate?

Back

A steep line indicates that the object is moving quickly.

Front

If a scooter travels 30 meters in 10 seconds, what is its average speed?

Back

3 meters per second