Understanding Speed and velocity

Understanding Speed and velocity

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Flashcard

Created by

Varun Raheja

Physics

8th Grade

Hard

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7 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of quantity is speed?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does speed measure?

Back

Speed measures the total distance traveled over time.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Does speed consider direction?

Back

No, speed does not consider direction.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between speed and distance?

Back

Speed measures the total distance traveled over time.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Velocity

Back

Velocity isn’t just about how fast you move, it’s about where you’re going!
Velocity is a vector quantity

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can speed be zero?

Back

Speed or average speed can never
be zero.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can velocity be zero?

Back

Velocity can be zero if your displacement is zero!