Speed vs Velocity

Front

Speed in a given direction is the definition of ____.

Back

Velocity

Front

Which of the following is a unit of speed?

Back

m/s

Front

A truck driving at 60 miles per hour travels 150 miles. How long is it driving for?

Back

2.5 hours

Front

88 m/s is an example of _____.

Back

Speed

Front

A dog runs on the sidewalk at 9 mi/hr. This is an example of _____.

Back

Speed

Front

The formula to calculate speed is _____.

Back

Speed = Distance / Time

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity; velocity is a vector quantity that includes direction.

Front

If a car travels 100 km north in 2 hours, what is its velocity?

Back

50 km/h north

Front

What is the SI unit of velocity?

Back

meters per second (m/s)

Front

A cyclist travels 30 km in 1 hour. What is their speed?

Back

30 km/h