Speed and Velocity
Grade 7•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can differentiate between speed and velocity by describing how velocity includes direction while speed does not.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain the difference between speed and velocity in your own words. Give a real-world example to illustrate your explanation.
2. Imagine a car is traveling at a constant speed of 80 km/h. Describe a scenario where the car's speed remains constant, but its velocity changes.
3. A cyclist rides 30 meters east, then turns around and rides 10 meters west. What is the total distance traveled? What is the cyclist's displacement? How do these values relate to speed and velocity?
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