Speed and Velocity flashcard

Front

What two measurements are necessary for calculating speed?

Back

Distance and time.

Front

What is the formula to calculate speed?

Back

S = d/t.

Front

What is required to observe motion?

Back

A reference point.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

The rate at which velocity changes.

Front

What is the formula to calculate distance?

Back

Distance = speed x time.

Front

Define speed.

Back

Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time.

Front

What is the unit of speed in the metric system?

Back

Meters per second (m/s).

Front

How does velocity differ from speed?

Back

Velocity includes direction, while speed does not.

Front

What is a reference point?

Back

A stationary object used to determine the position of another object.

Front

What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

Back

Acceleration = (final velocity - initial velocity) / time.