Speed, Acceleration, velocity Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Speed
A
The measure of how quickly an object moves from one place to another
2
Q
What is the formula for speed?
A
Distance/time
3
Q
What are the units for speed?
A
Majors per second, kilometres per hour
4
Q
Displacement
A
Distance in a given direction
5
Q
Velocity
A
Speed in the given direction
6
Q
What is the formula for velocity?
A
Change in displacement/time
7
Q
What are the units for a velocity?
A
Meters per second, kilometres per hour
8
Q
Acceleration
A
The change in velocity with respect to time
9
Q
What is the formula for acceleration?
A
Change in velocity/time
10
Q
What are the units for acceleration?
A
Metres per second squared, kilometres per hour squared
