Speed & Velocity Flashcards
1
Q
Average speed calculation
A
Distance / time taken
2
Q
Convert km/h to m/s
A
divide by 3.6
3
Q
Convert m/s to km/h
A
Multiply by 3.6
4
Q
Velocity
A
the change in position of an object in time.
5
Q
Average velocity
A
change in displacement of an object in a certain amount of time
6
Q
Calculation for average velocity
A
Change in displacement / time
7
Q
How to calculate the change in displacement
A
final displacement - initial displacement
8
Q
Why it is necessary to include a direction when calculating the velocity
A
position and displacement is different depending on direction.
