Measuring Speed (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes

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Measuring Speed
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What is true about the speed of moving objects?

It is rarely constant

What is the typical speed of sound?

330 m/sm/s

What is the typical walking speed?

~1.5 m/sm/s

What is the typical running speed?

~3 m/sm/s

What is the typical speed of cycling?

~6 m/sm/s

What is the typical speed range for wind?

5-7 m/sm/s

What is the typical speed of a train?

125 miles/h

What is the typical speed of a plane?

900 km/h

Which units are used to measure distance?

mm, cm, m, km

Which units are used to measure time?

ms, s, mins, hours

What happens to speed when people walk or run?

It is constantly changing

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