Speed vs. Velocity Flashcards
1
Q
Refers to how fast an object is moving
A
Speed
2
Q
The rate at which an object covers distance
A
Speed
3
Q
Refers to the rate at which an object changes its position
A
Velocity
4
Q
Speed is a _____ quantity
A
Scalar
5
Q
Velocity is a _____ quantity
A
Vector
6
Q
True or false
Speed is a scalar quantity and does not keep track of direction
A
True
7
Q
True or False
Velocity is a vector quantity that is direction aware
A
True
8
Q
Speed with direction is
A
Velocity
9
Q
Formula for speed
A
Speed = distance/time
= d/t
10
Q
Formula for the average velocity
A
Vave= s(b) - s(a) /tb - ta
Where b is the final position, a is the initial position, tb is the final time, and ta is the initial time
