Speed Flashcards

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What is speed?

A

Is a measure of distance an object travels in a certain time

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2
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Is speed scalar or a vector quantity why?

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Scalar because it only tells use magnitude (without a direction)

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3
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What is the equation for speed?

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Speed= Distance/ time

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4
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What are the units for speed?

A

m/s

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5
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What are the units for distance?

A

m

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What are the units for time?

A

s

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