When you read through Chapter 1, Lesson 2 yesterday during 4th period you should have noticed that there are three different types of speed mentioned. Post a comment below explaining the difference between average speed, instantaneous speed, and constant speed. As I commute from Salk to my house in West Sacramento on the freeway, explain to me where I might see each of these or when they might occur.
In other words…
- When would constant speed occur? How would I make that happen?
- When or where would I find my instantaneous speed?
- How would I find my average speed?
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Mr. Wood
Photo: From a Speeding Car by B Tal
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1. Constant Speed occurs when you travel at the same distance each second.
You could make this happen by having your cruise control on.
2. You could find your instantaneous speed by looking at your speedometer.
3. You find your average speed by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time.
Constant speed occurs when the second you start, by staying at the same distance.
You can use a speedometer.
Distance traveled divided by the total time.
1. The second you start. By staying at the same distance.
2. You can use a speedometer.
3. Distance traveled divided by the total time.
1. Constant speed occurs when you travel the same distance each second. Your car would need to have cruise control on to move at a constant speed.
2. You can find your car’s instantaneous speed on a speedometer while it travels.
3. To find your average speed, you would divide the total distance traveled by the total time.
1. When you’re driving constant speed will occur, and to make it happen you will have to drive forward.
2. How much your speed will change as you stop.
3. You will need to find the total distance divided by the total time.