Speed (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What type of quantity is speed?
What type of quantity is speed?
Scalar
Which quantity includes both distance and direction from start to finish?
Which quantity includes both distance and direction from start to finish?
Displacement
Why is the speed of an object not constant?
Why is the speed of an object not constant?
Speed varies when walking or running
What is the formula for speed?
What is the formula for speed?
How does age affect speed?
How does age affect speed?
Fitness decreases, harder to run fast
How does rough terrain affect speed?
How does rough terrain affect speed?
More friction, reducing speed
What builds up in muscles during long distances, reducing speed?
What builds up in muscles during long distances, reducing speed?
Lactic acid
How does fitness affect running speed?
How does fitness affect running speed?
More fit = cope better with exercise
What is the normal walking speed?
What is the normal walking speed?
1.5 m/s
What is the typical running speed?
What is the typical running speed?
3 m/s
Which is faster: cycling or running?
Which is faster: cycling or running?
Cycling (6 m/s)
What is the speed of sound in air?
What is the speed of sound in air?
330 m/s