Speed (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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What type of quantity is speed?
What type of quantity is speed?
Scalar
What does speed NOT tell us about an object's movement?
What does speed NOT tell us about an object's movement?
Direction
Is the speed of an object constant over time?
Is the speed of an object constant over time?
No, it varies
Which is an example of displacement rather than distance?
Which is an example of displacement rather than distance?
380m east
What is the formula for speed?
What is the formula for speed?
How does age affect speed?
How does age affect speed?
Older age reduces fitness and speed
How does rough terrain affect speed?
How does rough terrain affect speed?
More friction reduces speed
Why does a higher incline reduce speed?
Why does a higher incline reduce speed?
Takes more energy to run at same pace
What builds up in muscles during long distance running due to anaerobic respiration?
What builds up in muscles during long distance running due to anaerobic respiration?
Lactic acid
How does fitness affect speed?
How does fitness affect speed?
More fit = better cope with exercise
What is the normal walking speed?
What is the normal walking speed?
1.5 m/s
Which has the fastest speed?
Which has the fastest speed?
Cruising aeroplane
What is the speed of sound in air?
What is the speed of sound in air?
330 m/s