Calculating Velocity
Grade 9th Grade · Physics · 40 min· Ngss Hs-ps2-1
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can calculate the velocity of an object using distance and time.
Warm-Up Video
Tadashi Science · 4:16
Calculate Speed & Velocity Easily: Step-By-Step Tutorial - Practice Problems | Physics
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Speed is the distance an object travels per unit of time, while velocity is speed with a direction.
- 2
The formula for speed is speed equals distance divided by time.
- 3
If a student runs 250 meters in 30 seconds, their speed is 8.33 meters per second. A car that traveled 75 kilometers North in 1.5 hours has a velocity of 50 kilometers per hour North.
Practice Questions
8 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“A cyclist rides their bike 100 meters in 25 seconds. What is the cyclist's velocity?”
Complete Lesson Package
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