Motion Flashcards
1
Q
What is speed
A
Speed is a measure of how fast something is
2
Q
What is the formula for speed?
A
Speed = distance/time
3
Q
What is the gradient
A
The slope of a line
4
Q
How can you calculate the gradient
A
gradient = rise/ run = y2-y1/x2-x1
5
Q
What does the gradient of a line represent
A
The gradient represents the speed
6
Q
What is the difference between speed and velocity
A
The difference between velocity and speed is that speed is a measure of how fast something is going. Its just a number. Velocity also has a size and a direction
