Measuring Speed (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards

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Is the speed of moving objects usually constant?

Rarely constant

Typical speed of wind

5-7 m/s1m/s^{-1}

Typical speed of sound

330 m/s1m/s^{-1}

Typical walking speed

~1.5 m/s1m/s^{-1}

Typical running speed

~3 m/s1m/s^{-1}

Typical cycling speed

~6 m/s1m/s^{-1}

Typical speed of a bus

14 km/h

Typical speed of a train

125 miles/h

Typical speed of a plane

900 km/h

Units for measuring distance

mm, cm, m, km

Units for measuring time

ms, s, mins, hours

When to use different distance units?

Use appropriate units depending on lengths involved

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