Speed (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): 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?
What does speed NOT tell us about an object?
Direction of movement
Why is speed not constant when we walk or run?
Why is speed not constant when we walk or run?
We hardly ever travel at exact same speed
What is displacement?
What is displacement?
Distance & direction in straight line
What is the formula for speed?
What is the formula for speed?
How does age affect speed?
How does age affect speed?
Fitness decreases, harder to run fast
How does rough terrain affect speed?
How does rough terrain affect speed?
More friction, reduces speed
What builds up in muscles during long distances, reducing speed?
What builds up in muscles during long distances, reducing speed?
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?
m/s
What is the speed of sound in air?
What is the speed of sound in air?
m/s
Which has the fastest speed?
Which has the fastest speed?
Cruising aeroplane ( m/s)