Distance And Displacement, Speed And Velocity Flashcards
1
Q
What is a way to use displacement for the direction?
A
Bearing
2
Q
What is v and it’s measurement?
A
Average speed, m/s
3
Q
What is typical speed of walking, running and cycling at what are values affecting them?
A
Walking=1.5m/s
Running=3m/s
Cycling=6m/s
Age, fitness, terrain, distance
4
Q
What does “V ~” mean?
A
Roughly equal to
5
Q
What are typical speeds of a car, airplane, speed of sound?
A
Car=30m/s
Airplane=200m/s
Speed of sound=330m/s
6
Q
What is an example of a an object moving at a constant speed but constantly changing velocity?
A
Satellite orbiting the Earth
