Measuring Speed (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards
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Is the speed of moving objects constant?
Is the speed of moving objects constant?
Rarely constant
Typical speed of wind
Typical speed of wind
5-7
Typical speed of sound
Typical speed of sound
330
Typical walking speed
Typical walking speed
~1.5
Typical running speed
Typical running speed
~3
Typical cycling speed
Typical cycling speed
~6
Typical bus speed
Typical bus speed
14 km/h
Typical train speed
Typical train speed
125 miles/h
Typical plane speed
Typical plane speed
900 km/h
Units for measuring distance
Units for measuring distance
mm, cm, m, km
Units for measuring time
Units for measuring time
ms, s, mins, hours
Principle for choosing measurement units
Principle for choosing measurement units
Use appropriate units depending on lengths involved