SP1c Motion Graphs Flashcards
1
Q
Speed?
A
speed of an object is how far it moves in a certain time.
2
Q
Is speed a scalar or vector quantity?
A
scalar quantity measured in m/s.
3
Q
Velocity?
A
speed in a particular direction.
4
Q
Is velocity a scalar or vector quantity?
A
vector quantity measured in m/s.
5
Q
Average speed?
A
an average over the whole journey.
6
Q
Recall some typical speeds encountered in everyday life (4).
A
.Walking - 1.5m/s
.Cycling - 6m/s
.Sound - 343m/s
.Train - 50m/s
.Airplane - 250m/s
