Speed Flashcards

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What is speed?

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Speed is a measure of how far you travel in a set amount of time

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How do you calculate speed?

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You calculate speed using the formula triangle:
Speed = Distance/time
SIDOT - Speed Is Distance Over Time

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What are the 3 units for speed?

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The three units are
Metres per second - m/s
Miles per hour - mph or miles/h
Kilometers per hour - km/h

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If a sheep takes 5 seconds to move between two fences, 10 metres apart, what’s the sheep’s speed?

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S = D/T
S = 10/5
S = 2 m/s

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