To solve this problem, we need to understand the difference between speed and velocity. Speed is how fast something is moving, while velocity includes both speed and direction. Let’s go through each statement one by one:
1.
A jeep was driving 40 mph headed to the grocery store
- This includes a direction ("headed to the grocery store"), so it's velocity (V).
2.
A school bus travels 20 miles per hour
- Only mentions speed, no direction, so it's speed (S).
3.
An airplane travels 550 miles per hour towards Guatemala City
- Includes a direction ("towards Guatemala City"), so it's velocity (V).
4.
My dad is driving at 80 km per hour
- Only mentions speed, no direction, so it's speed (S).
5.
My bike travels 25 km per hour
- Only mentions speed, no direction, so it's speed (S).
6.
Miss Meches was driving 60 km per hour in direction to school
- Includes a direction ("in direction to school"), so it's velocity (V).
7.
A cheetah ran 40 mph to catch their victim
- Although it mentions a purpose ("to catch their victim"), it doesn't specify a direction, so it's speed (S).
8.
The train traveled near by northwest at 30 mph
- Includes a direction ("northwest"), so it's velocity (V).
9.
The horse ran 44 mph to win the race
- Although it mentions a purpose ("to win the race"), it doesn't specify a direction, so it's speed (S).
10.
Natalia is traveling at 55 mph to the north
- Includes a direction ("to the north"), so it's velocity (V).
Final Answer:
1. V
2. S
3. V
4. S
5. S
6. V
7. S
8. V
9. S
10. V
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of speed and motion worksheet.
