Speed and Velocity flashcard

Front

What is the formula to calculate speed? Options: S = t/d, S = d/t, S = d x t, S = t x d

Back

S = d/t

Front

What is the formula to calculate distance?

Back

distance = speed x time

Front

What is speed?

Back

how much distance is covered over a period of time

Front

Velocity

Back

Speed in a specific direction

Front

A runner races in the 100 meter dash. It takes her 10 seconds to finish. What is her average speed?

Back

10 m/s

Front

Cheryl cycles at an average speed of 8km/h for 4 hours. How far has she traveled?

Back

32km

Front

Alan rides his bike 100 km in 5hrs. Find his average speed in km/h.

Back

20 km/hr

Front

What two measurements are necessary for calculating speed?

Back

Distance and time

Front

Which one of the following can be measured in meters per second (m/s)? Options: Distance, Time, Speed, Acceleration

Back

Speed

Front

What is required to observe motion?

Back

reference point