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Speed Distance Time Investigations
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Speed Distance Time Investigations
🚗 Part 1: Understanding Speed
1. What does speed tell us about moving objects?
How heavy something isHow far something travels in a given timeHow big something isWhat colour something is
2. Complete the speed formula: Speed = _________ ÷ _________
3. What units do we use to measure speed in our experiments?
kilometres per hour (km/h)metres per second (m/s)centimetres per minute (cm/min)metres per hour (m/h)
4. Which tools do we need for our speed investigation? (Tick all that apply)
Metre stick or measuring tapeStopwatch or timerCalculatorThermometerToy car
📊 Part 2: Recording Your Data
5. Complete the data table below with your toy car measurements:
| Trial | Distance (m) | Time (s) | Speed (m/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||
| 2 | |||
| 3 |
6. Show your working for calculating speed from Trial 1:
7. Which trial had the fastest speed? Circle: Trial 1 / Trial 2 / Trial 3
8. Explain why it's important to do multiple trials in our investigation:
📈 Part 3: Graphing and Analysis
9. In the space below, draw a simple graph showing Time (seconds) on the x-axis and Distance (metres) on the y-axis. Plot your three data points.
10. What pattern do you notice in your results? Explain what your graph shows about the relationship between distance and time:
11. If you wanted to make your toy car go faster, what could you change about your investigation?
12. Extension Challenge: A bicycle travels 150 metres in 30 seconds. Calculate its speed and show your working:
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