Measuring The Rate Of Motion
Chapter Name : Motion |
Sub Topic Code : 101_09_08_02_02 |
Topic Name : Measuring The Rate Of Motion |
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Sub Topic Name : Speed With Direction |
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Introduction
Difference between speed and velocity.
Pre-Requisites:
Speed = distance travelled /time taken
Activity:
hurricane, car racing,wind speeds,running,airplane flying are observable examples speed and velocity are different
Real Life Question:
Is 60 kmph towards north, speed or velocity?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Speed | Distance Traveled /Time Taken |
| Velocity | Speed in a particular direction, also displacement is taken into account rather than distance |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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Real life uses :
Used to study the motion of objects and describe the motion if objects.
Places to visit :
Meteorological Dept.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Races | All races the velocity and speed are measured. |
What you learn in Theory:
Difference between speed and velocity.
What you learn in Practice:
The different applications of these terms.