Measuring Speed (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Is the speed of moving objects usually constant?
Is the speed of moving objects usually 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 speed of a bus
Typical speed of a bus
14 km/h
Typical speed of a train
Typical speed of a train
125 miles/h
Typical speed of a plane
Typical speed of a plane
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
When to use different distance units?
When to use different distance units?
Use appropriate units depending on lengths involved
