Speed and Velocity

Front

What is velocity?

Back

Speed in a specific direction.

Front

Velocity is both ____ and _____.

Back

Speed, direction.

Front

How long was a car traveling if it went 90 miles at a speed of 45 mi/hr?

Back

2 hours.

Front

65mi/hr South is an example of...

Back

Velocity.

Front

An object is _____ if its position changes relative to another object.

Back

In motion.

Front

What is speed?

Back

The distance traveled per unit of time.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

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

Front

What unit is commonly used to measure speed?

Back

Miles per hour (mi/hr) or meters per second (m/s).

Front

If a car travels 120 miles in 2 hours, what is its speed?

Back

60 mi/hr.