Velocity (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What does velocity tell us about an object?
What does velocity tell us about an object?
Speed in a given direction
What type of quantity is velocity?
What type of quantity is velocity?
Vector quantity
Which is a correct example of velocity?
Which is a correct example of velocity?
20m/s South
What is the formula for calculating velocity?
What is the formula for calculating velocity?
How does calculating velocity differ from calculating speed?
How does calculating velocity differ from calculating speed?
Direction should also be stated
How should you determine direction for velocity?
How should you determine direction for velocity?
Using a compass (NESW)
What happens to velocity if an object moves at constant speed in a circle?
What happens to velocity if an object moves at constant speed in a circle?
Velocity is constantly changing
For circular motion at constant speed, what can we say about speed and velocity?
For circular motion at constant speed, what can we say about speed and velocity?
Speed constant, velocity changing
Does the circular motion principle apply to moving around a corner?
Does the circular motion principle apply to moving around a corner?
Yes, it's part of a circle