Speed and Velocity

Speed and Velocity

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Science

8th - 9th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is speed?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is velocity?

Back

Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you calculate speed?

Back

Speed is calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time taken (Speed = Distance / Time).

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the formula for calculating distance?

Back

Distance = Speed × Time.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

A flat line indicates that the object is not moving.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

A steeper slope indicates a higher speed.

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