Forces, motion and magnets

part 1: Speed
 Average speed is the distance travelled by an object
in a certain time.
speed= distance
time
units can m/s or ms-1, km/h or kmh-1
Velocity is speed with direction.
Speed To convert:
m/s to km/h x 3.6
km/h to m/s ÷ 3.6
Equation:
For all calculations:
 State the formula
 Rearrange the equation as necessary
 Use the correct units
 Convert units if required
Average speed vs instantaneous speed
 DISTANCE-TIME GRAPHS
The journey of an object can be plotted on a distance-time graph.
• Distance is plotted on the y axis
• Time is plotted on the x axis
• The slope of the graph (change in y / change in x or rise/run) represents the
speed of the object.
Use the following data for Bob’s 180s, 140 m journey in the park to plot a distance-time
graph:
• Bob strolls in the park at a steady speed for 60 m which takes him 80 s
• Bob then sees a friend and stops walking for 40 s
• Bob then realises he is running late and he jogs home at a steady speed for 60 m
which takes him 60 s

When you have plotted the graph, mark the area when Bob is stationary and those
where he is moving at a steady speed. Calculate the speed of his stroll and the
speed of his jog. Calculate the average speed of his journey.
Use the following data for Bob’s 180s, 140 m journey in the
park to plot a distance-time graph:
• Bob strolls in the park at a steady speed for 60 m which
takes him 80 s
• Bob then sees a friend and stops walking for 40 s
• Bob then realises he is running late and he jogs home at a
steady speed for 60 m which takes him 60 s