What I have learned about Speed, Velocity and Acceleration? How can I apply these learnings in real-life situations? by Gorjene Mae Raya

Eunice R. Quimod

nicequimod — 2022-03-21 00:23:07 UTC

How will you apply the concept of speed velocity and acceleration in your daily life?

Some good examples of "acceleration"
related to daily life are:
When the car is speeding up.
When the car slows down.
When you fall off a bridge.
The car turning at the corner is an example of acceleration because the direction is changing. The quicker the turns, the greater the acceleration

"Velocity" can change while speed remains unchanged. This is true because a change in direction at constant speed is a change in velocity. A car turning a corner at constant speed is changing its velocity. Acceleration is the rate of velocity change during a certain time.

Speed is the time rate at which an object is moving along a path, while velocity is the rate and direction of an object's movement. Put another way, speed is a scalar value, while velocity is a vector.

What I have learned about Speed, Velocity and Acceleration? How can I apply the learnings in real-life situations? (Kean's Answer)

keanpsalmescorial — 2022-03-21 00:33:43 UTC

I learned a lot of things in this Lesson, formulas related to speed, velocity, and accelerations, vector and scalar quantities, and also how to distinguish these types of quantities from each other.

First we talked about distance and displacement. Distance, from what I have learned, is the total length of the entire covered by a particular object, and this is also considered as Scalar Quantity. Displacement, however, is the shortest distance from the initial position to the final position made by the object, and this is Vector Quantity.

Scalar Quantity is specified by a magnitude, which consists of Distance, Speed, and also others like Mass, Volume, Temperature, and Density. While Vector Quantity, is specified by a magnitude and a distance, which consists Of Displacement, Velocity, Force, Acceleration, and many others.

In Speed and Velocity, we learned about its meaning and also formulas. Speed is how far object moves in a given time interval (Scalar Quantity). And Velocity, is just speed and a direction (Vector Quantity). The formula for speed is Distance over Time, and for velocity it is displacement over time. The SI Unit for speed is meter per second (m/s), and for velocity it is meter per second plus a direction (m/s, direction). Overall, I learned that different speeds of an object can affect where it ends in a given time.

Acceleration, the rate of change in speed or velocity. There are 2 types of acceleration, Positive acceleration, increase in speed or velocity, and Deceleration, the decrease in speed or velocity. The formula for acceleration is change in velocity over change in time. The SI unit is meter per second squared (m/s^2). In this lesson I learned that an event that occurs in the travel of a given object can affect its acceleration, or the rate of change.

How can I apply these things that I learned in real life? I can apply what I learned this topic to what I am going to do ones I learn how to drive. I can use the things I learned to save myself in a situation where there is likely a chance I'm going to get injured. I can also apply what I learned when I'm out buying food. I can measure the distance and displace of my initial position (my house) all the way to the final position (tinadahan), to measure how many minutes it takes for me to buy stuff and come back, and probably put that in my work schedule.

Mariel A. Nacorda

2022-03-21 00:55:39 UTC

What I have learned about Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration?

I have learned that speed is defined as how fast the object is moving, and you can solve it as v = distance/time. Speed is also a Scala quantity because it only has magnitude.

Velocity is the speed with which the position changes. The formula of the Velocity is Velocity = displacement/ time. Velocity is also a vector quantity.

I have also learned that Acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity with time. Acceleration isn't only about speeding up or slowing down. When you turn in a direction, you are accelerating. The formula of Acceleration is Acceleration = final velocity - initial velocity / final time - initial time. Acceleration is also a vector quantity.

How can I apply these learnings in real-life situations?

I can apply these learnings in real-life situations so that I can avoid car accidents or pedestrian accidents since speed, velocity, and acceleration are related to driving and I can also apply these learnings so that I can know how quickly we are moving. I can apply these learnings if I jog or run. When I run too fast, the chances of tripping down, or getting an accident are more likely to occur, so whenever I speed up, I will try to slow down to avoid getting hurt.

Gee Lord V. Manigo

2022-03-21 01:01:37 UTC

Speed refers to how far an object moves in a given time interval. Speed is also considered as Scalar Quantity.

While Velocity refers to the rate of change, it also gives us an idea of how fast an object is moving and in which direction. Velocity is considered as Vector Quantity.

Acceleration refers to the rate of change in speed or velocity of an object.

Like when you're on a road trip, it's important to know your speed because it tells you how fast it's going, and also your velocity tells you how fast you're going in a certain direction whether you're driving north or south, west or east.

Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration, how can I apply these three concepts in real-life situations?

projectgoehh — 2022-03-21 01:08:58 UTC

First of all,
Speed. Speed is used to measure the distance of which a certain object can move in any chosen unit of time, for example:
A car is moving at 25kmph
A biker is cycling at a speed of 15mph
A man is walking at a speed of 0.5mps

Secondly,
Velocity. Velocity is, much like speed, used to measure the distance of which a certain object can move in any chosen unit of time, but Velocity contains direction, for example:
A car is moving at a speed of 10kmph, Northwest
A man is jogging at a rate of 5mph, South
A competitive biker is cycling at a speed of 24mph Southeast

Lastly,
Acceleration. Acceleration is the measurement of the change of speed or velocity per any chosen unit of time, this could be a change in direction, increasing, or decreasing of speed. Here are the given examples:
A car slows down, at which its speed decelerates from 10kmph down to 6kmph.
A car turns towards a corner.
A competitive car racer at the starting line accelerates from an idle 0kmph to 76kmph in a matter of seconds.

Raneroid L Tongson

2022-03-21 01:09:24 UTC

Speed is how far an object moves in a given time interval, it's classified as scalar quantity, means without referring to the direction of motion.It can be measured by using this formula distance/time=speed.While velocity refers to the rate of change in displacement, if speed is a scalar quantity then velocity is a vector quantity, means it has direction involve in motion.It can be measured by dividing displacement in time or displacement/time=velocity

Acceleration refers to the rate of change in speed or velocity of an object, it has 2 different kinds of acceleration, the positive acceleration means an increase in speed or velocity and deceleration means a decrease in speed or velocity.It can be measured using this formula Vf or final velocity - Vi or initial velocity / t or time.

I can apply these learnings if i want to know how fast i am going to my destination and i can also add the direction where i am heading to, i can also be safe during driving a vehicle in the future.

What I have learned about Speed, Velocity and Acceleration? How can I apply these learnings in real-life situations?

pasilanleneljanic — 2022-03-21 01:32:12 UTC

Lenel Janic M. Pasilan

Speed refers to how fast an object is moving, speed can be thought of as the rate in which an object covers a distance. In our daily lives, we need to know the speed of an object so that we can predict the time it takes to travel at a certain speed and distance. An example is when a GPS tells you the time it takes to arrive to your destination depending on the speed your going. Another example is when you're planning for a vacation, you've already reserved a hotel room and you need to get there before 6:00 pm, you need to know the speed of your car so that you'll be able to predict the exact time you'll arrive in your destination.

I have learned that Velocity measures motion starting in one place and heading toward another place. The velocity of an object is the rate of change of its position with respect to a frame of reference, and is a function of time. Velocity is equivalent to a specification of an object's speed and direction of motion. Velocity is used in many different ways in real life. Example, you're driving your car at 20 m/s. The practical applications of velocity are endless, other examples would be calculating the velocity of a planet, star, satellite, etc.., velocity of an atom, electron, etc.

Acceleration describes the motion of an object, as it is related directly to the force that is needed to produce a change in the velocity. An amusement park can be seen as a large physics laboratory, Acceleration is experienced throughout the body during the rides. If you study physics (especially mechanics) then you have to know about acceleration. Without knowing anything about acceleration, we can't understand mechanics. It's a very basic term for mechanics.

Matt Ivan C. Sto. Domingo - Newton

mattivanstodomingo — 2022-03-21 01:35:40 UTC

What i have learned about, speed, velocity, and acceleration?

I learned that speed is about the distance covered by an object per unit time or how fast an object moves in a given amount of time. It is a scalar quantity because it has a magnitude but no direction.

I learned that velocity is the same as speed in which how fast an object moves but velocity has a direction and it is a vector quantity.

I learned that acceleration is the rate change of velocity or speed of an object. Whether an object changes it's speed or direction.

How can i apply this learnings in real life situations?

I can apply these learnings whenever i am driving a car or any vehicle. It gives me knowledge about how slow or fast im driving. And it also guides me about the direction.

what have i learned about speed, vellocity and acceleration

2022-03-21 01:42:23 UTC

i have learned that speed is how fast the object is moving, and you can solve it as a distance or time, speed also has scala quantity because of its magnitude

velocity is a speed of witch the formula of the velocity is velocity is also a vector of a quantity

acceleration is referred to a rate in change of speed or an velocity of a object

like your going a far destination because its important to know your speed when your driving so you can tell if its fast or not in a different direction

kentavila201 — 2022-03-21 01:50:08 UTC

Kent Adrian H. Avila - Galilei

What I have learned about Speed, Velocity and Acceleration?

What have you learned from speed velocity acceleration?

Speed

is used to measure how fast an object moves. It is calculated by the distance an object travels divided by the time it takes the object to travel that distance. The formula for speed is s = d/t, where s represents speed, d represents distance, and t represents time.

Velocity

Velocity is measured in the same units as speed, but the direction of motion is also given. Direction may be described, for example, as north, south, east, west, left, or right. Velocity is said to be a vector quantity, meaning both magnitude (distance from one point to another) and direction are specified. Speed is said to be a scalar quantity, meaning it is a number with no indication of direction. An arrow on a grid often represents a vector quantity. The length of the arrow indicates the magnitude, and the point of the arrow shows the direction; the vector on the graph on the right shows that a car is traveling northeast at 80 km/hr.

Acceleration

can be calculated if the change in velocity and time for the velocity to change are known. For example, if a car moving south accelerates from 25 m/s to 50 m/s over a time of 10 seconds, the change in velocity is 25 m/s (50 m/s – 25 m/s) and the time period is 10 seconds. Divide 25 m/s by 10 s, and the acceleration of the car is 2.5 m/s2 .

How can I apply these learnings in real-life situations?

I can apply this learnings to real life example:

Suppose you drive your car and you cover a distance of 110 miles in 3 hours. Then, you do another 50 miles in 1 hour. Finally, you cover 80 miles in 2 hours and you get to your destination. You may want to know what your average speed was since the speed varied during your trip. The formula to get the average speed is

Average speed =

Total distance

—-----------------------

Total time

Average speed =

110 + 50 + 80

—------------------

3 + 1 + 2

Average speed =

240

—----

Tracy Mae A. Igot

jennymaeagullanaigot — 2022-03-21 01:58:06 UTC

What I have learned about Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration?

Speed - is the scalar quantity that signifies only the magnitude of the rate of change of an object's movement.

Velocity - is the vector quantity that signifies the magnitude of the rate of change of position and also the direction of an object's movement.

Acceleration - is a basic measurement in physics that describes the rate of change of velocity of a moving body over time.

How can I apply these learnings in real-life situations?

speed - When you drive your car, you may do 50 miles per hour, 65 miles per hour, or even 5 miles per hour depending on traffic. What you see on the speedometer is your instantaneous speed or speed at that instant or particular time. A great example of instantaneous speed is the speed recorded with a radar gun.

Velocity - Revolution of the Earth around the Sun, Revolution of Moon around the Earth, The velocity of the car, The velocity of the train, The river flowing with a variable velocity, The velocity of the water flowing out of a tap, The velocity of the ball hit by a bat.

Acceleration - When the car is speeding up when the car slows down when you fall off a bridge. The car turning at the corner is an example of acceleration because the direction is changing. The quicker the turns, the greater the acceleration.

What I have learned about Speed, Velocity and Acceleration? How can I apply these learnings in real-life situations? Lucas Moreno ni maam

2022-03-21 02:08:26 UTC

Speed, according to its technical definition, is a scalar quantity that indicates the rate of motion distance per time. Its units are length and time. Put another way, speed is a measure of distance traveled over a certain amount of time. Speed is often described simply as the distance traveled per unit of time. It is how fast an object is moving.

Velocity is a vector quantity that indicates displacement, time, and direction. Unlike speed, velocity measures displacement, a vector quantity indicating the difference between an object's final and initial positions. Speed measures distance, a scalar quantity that measures the total length of an object's path.

Acceleration is defined as a vector quantity that indicates the rate of change of velocity. It has dimensions of length and time over time. Acceleration is often referred to as "speeding up", but it really measures changes in velocity. Acceleration can be experienced every day in a vehicle. You step on the accelerator and the car speeds up, increasing its velocity.

It is very helpful for me especially in my enthusiast to Biking. Acceleration and Speed is very vital to know so that I can evaluate my performance in such sports

Mae S. Empuesto

maeempuesto001 — 2022-03-21 03:07:23 UTC

SPEED

Speed tells you how fast or slow the object is moving. Speed refers how far an object moves in a given time interval. Speed is how fast an object can cover a distance in a given amount of time. Speed can be measured by dividing the distance covered by the time travel. The formula is (Speed = distance/time).

VELOCITY

Velocity is how fast an object is moving and to which direction. It refers to the rate of change in displacement. Compared to speed, velocity has direction in which the object is moving. Velocity is the rate at which the position changes.

ACCELERATION

Acceleration is a rate at which velocity changes with time, in terms of both speed and direction. A point or an object moving in a straight line is accelerated if it speeds up or slows down. Acceleration is the change of velocity divided by the change of time.

Viken Christine B. Briones

2022-03-21 07:59:11 UTC

What I have learned about Speed, Velocity and Acceleration?

(SPEED)

Speed tells you how fast an object can cover a distance in an amount of given time. There is no direction involved, that's why speed is considered a scalar quantity.

(VELOCITY)

Velocity tells how fast an object is moving and to which direction, that’s why velocity is considered a vector quantity. It refers to the rate of change in displacement.

(ACCELERATION)

Acceleration from the word accelerate- begins to move more quickly. Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity with respect to time. Acceleration is a vector quantity.

How can I apply these things that I learned in real life?

I can apply this for an example. My mom will ask me how far is the place I will go. I can also measure the time I had to spend going to places if I would walk or commute.

Frances Dannie B. Cagampang

2022-03-21 13:53:46 UTC

What I have learned about Speed, Velocity and Acceleration?

I’ve that A speed is defined as the rate at which an object moves without regard to its direction of motion. It also refers to how far an object goes. Speed is calculated using the formula speed=distance/time, with the SI unit of m/s. Speed is also a scalar quantity, since there is no direction involved.

I also learned that velocity is a vector quantity, it relates to an object's speed and direction of travel. Velocity is like speed, however speed has no direction, Velocity is calculated using the formula (displacement/time), With the SI unit of m/s.

I’ve also learned that the rate of change in speed or velocity of an object, as well as how quickly an object speeds up or slows down, is referred to as acceleration. We can say that an object is accelerating when its direction and speed change. With a SI unit of m/s^2 and a formula of final velocity-initial velocity/time.

How can I apply these learnings in real-life situations?

I can use what I've learned in real-life circumstances to stay safe and avoid pedestrian accidents. I can also use what I've learned to keep track of my speed and how quickly I'm moving. I can also apply what I've learned at school (if there are face-to-face classes), so that I can calculate how long it takes me to get to school from my residence and know where I'm going.

Presious Whin Love T. Pajaron

2022-03-22 04:47:05 UTC

What I have learned about speed, velocity, and acceleration?

I learned that speed is a measure of how fast or slow an object travels. The greater the distance covered by the object, the greater the speed value. Average speed is the rate at which total distance varies with the total time taken. To find the average speed of an object, we simply divide the total distance over the elapsed time. We have been encountering the word distance when were talking about speed, it is because speed and distance are both scalar quantities, they only have magnitude and no direction.

Velocity is the speed of an object with direction. Average velocity is the distance traveled in a particular direction per unit time. We can find the average velocity by dividing displacement over elapsed time. In speed we use distance and in velocity we will be using displacement, which is a vector quantity, because of this velocity is also a vector quantity.

Acceleration is defined as the rate of change in velocity of a moving object per unit of time. We have 3 ways to change acceleration. First, by increasing its speed while traveling in a straight line. Second, by decreasing its speed while traveling in a straight line. Third, we can see acceleration by changing its direction even while traveling at a constant speed. The faster the change in velocity, the greater is the acceleration. We can solve for the average acceleration by using this formula, Change in velocity over elapsed time. We can find the change in velocity by finding the difference between the final velocity and the initial velocity.

How can i apply the learnings in real life situation?

I can apply my learnings in real life situation. For example, when I'm riding my bike, its important to know my speed and velocity, so that I'll know how fast i'm going. This way I can also be safe while riding my bike. I can also use my learnings when i go to the store, so that i will know how many minutes, i need to buy something.