Differentiating Velocity and Speed Through Example Problems

What is the total distance traveled by Buster and Mr. P. during their walk?

• 1.2 kilometers

• 2.4 kilometers

• 0.6 kilometers

• 1.8 kilometers

How long did it take for Buster and Mr. P. to complete their walk?

• 10 minutes and 13 seconds

• 14 minutes and 13 seconds

• 12 minutes and 13 seconds

• 15 minutes and 13 seconds

What is the formula for calculating speed?

• Speed = Distance × Time

• Speed = Distance / Time

• Speed = Time / Distance

• Speed = Distance + Time

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What is the converted distance in meters for the walk?

• 1200 meters

• 1000 meters

• 1500 meters

• 733 meters

What is the converted time in seconds for the walk?

• 720 seconds

• 733 seconds

• 750 seconds

• 800 seconds

What is the average speed of Buster and Mr. P. in meters per second?

• 1.4 meters per second

• 1.6 meters per second

• 1.2 meters per second

• 1.8 meters per second

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What is the formula for calculating velocity?

• Velocity = Displacement / Time

• Velocity = Displacement + Time

• Velocity = Displacement × Time

• Velocity = Time / Displacement

What is the displacement of Buster and Mr. P. after their walk?

• 1.8 kilometers

• 0 kilometers

• 2.4 kilometers

• 1.2 kilometers

What is the average velocity of Buster and Mr. P. in meters per second?

• 0 meters per second

• 1.2 meters per second

• 1.6 meters per second

• 1.4 meters per second

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What is the key difference between speed and velocity?

• Velocity is always greater than speed

• Speed is always greater than velocity

• Velocity includes direction, speed does not

• Speed includes direction, velocity does not