Distance, Displacement, Speed and Velocity Flashcards
1
Q
If you walk 5 m north then 5m south what is your displacement?
A
0 m
2
Q
If you walk 5 m north then 5m south what is your distance traveled?
A
10 m
3
Q
What is the difference between speed and velocity?
A
Both are how fast you are going but velocity has a direction whereas speed doesn’t
4
Q
What is the equation for distance traveled?
A
distance traveled = speed x time
s = vt
5
Q
What is the typical speed of a person walking?
A
1.5 m/s
6
Q
What is the typical speed of a person running?
A
3 m/s
7
Q
What is the typical speed of a person cycling?
A
6 m/s
8
Q
What is the typical speed of a car?
A
25 m/s
9
Q
What is the typical speed of a train?
A
30 m/s
10
Q
What is the typical speed of a plane?
A
250 m/s
