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12.2 Velocity And Speed Physics Worksheet

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12.2 Velocity and Speed

Speed

To determine the speed of an object, you need to know the distance traveled and the time taken to travel that

distance. However, by rearranging the formula for speed, v = d/t, you can also determine the distance traveled

or the time it took for the object to travel that distance, if you know the speed. For example,

Equation...

Gives you...

If you know...

v = d/t

speed

distance and time

d = v × t

distance

speed and time

t = d/v

time

distance and speed

Use the SI system to solve the practice problems unless you are asked to write the answer using the English

system of measurement. As you solve the problems, include all units and cancel appropriately.

Example 1: What is the speed of a cheetah that travels 112.0 meters in 4.0 seconds?

Looking for

Solution

Speed of the cheetah.

Given

Distance = 112.0 meters

The speed of the cheetah is 28 meters per second.

Time = 4.0 seconds

Relationship

12.2 Velocity And Speed Physics Worksheet