Speed, Velocity, and Graphing Motion

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What is speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, typically measured in kilometers per hour (km/h) or meters per second (m/s).

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What is velocity?

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Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction. It is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction.

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What is the formula to calculate speed?

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The formula to calculate speed is: Speed = Distance / Time.

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

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50 km/h

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What does a horizontal line on a distance-time graph represent?

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A horizontal line on a distance-time graph indicates that the object is stationary (not moving).

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What does a steep slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A steep slope on a distance-time graph indicates that the object is moving quickly.

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What does a gentle slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A gentle slope on a distance-time graph indicates that the object is moving slowly.

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How do you find average speed?

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Average speed is found by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken.

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If a cyclist travels 60 km in 2 hours, what is their average speed?

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30 km/h

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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