Speed vs Velocity

Speed in a given direction is the definition of ____. 

• Speed

• Velocity

• Acceleration

• Direction

A dog runs on the sidewalk 9 mi/hr.

• Speed

• Acceleration

• Velocity

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

While going to school, a student walks an average of 5 km/hr west for 12 blocks.

• Speed

• Acceleration

• Velocity

While on a trip, a family travels east from San Antonio to Houston going 70 mph.

• Speed

• Acceleration

• Velocity

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the main difference between speed and velocity?

• Speed includes direction, velocity does not

• Velocity includes direction, speed does not

• Speed is a vector quantity, velocity is not

• Speed and velocity are the same

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DOK Level 1: Recall

TEKS.SCI.7.7B

Which of the following best describes velocity?

• The rate of change of speed

• The rate of change of displacement

• The total distance traveled

• The time taken to travel a distance

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DOK Level 1: Recall

TEKS.SCI.7.7B

Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining velocity?

• Speed

• Direction

• Displacement

• Time of day

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DOK Level 1: Recall

TEKS.SCI.7.7B

Which of the following is a vector quantity?

• Speed

• Distance

• Velocity

• Time

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DOK Level 1: Recall

TEKS.SCI.7.7B

calculate the speed (meters per second) traveled by the green object in this graph.

Mathematical Equivalence

OFF

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

calculate the speed (meters per second) traveled by the green object in this graph. (Answer in decimal)

Mathematical Equivalence

OFF

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1