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Speed, typical speeds and s = vt
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In this lesson
In this video you'll learn about speed and typical speeds for GCSE Physics.
By the end: Recall the typical speeds for walking, running, cycling and sound in air, and use distance travelled = speed x time in whichever arrangement the question needs.
What it covers
- 1:28 Some questions give you no speed at all
- 2:50 Most questions need the equation turned round before anything goes in
- 4:56 Two runners train on a field
Key words
For: AQA GCSE 8463, Edexcel GCSE 1PH0, OCR GCSE J249
On the specification
| Board | Spec | Statement |
|---|---|---|
| AQA GCSE 8463 | 4.5.6.1.2 | Speed |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 2.12 | Recall some typical speeds encountered in everyday experience for wind and sound, and for walking, running, cycling and other transportation systems |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 2.13 | Recall that the acceleration, g, in free fall is 10 m/s2 and be able to estimate the magnitudes of everyday accelerations |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 2.6 | Recall and use the equations: a (average) speed (metre per second, m/s) = distance (metre, m) ÷ time (s) b distance travelled (metre, m) = average speed (metre per second, m/s) × time (s) |
| OCR GCSE J249 | P2.1g | Calculate average speed for non-uniform motion |
| OCR GCSE J249 | P2.1h | Apply formulae relating distance, time and speed, for uniform motion, and for motion with uniform acceleration |
| OCR GCSE J249 | P8.1a | Recall typical speeds encountered in everyday experience for wind and sound, and for walking, running, cycling and other transportation systems |
| OCR GCSE J249 | P8.1b | Estimate the magnitudes of everyday accelerations |
| OCR GCSE J249 | PM2.1i | Recall and apply: distance travelled (m) = speed (m/s) × time (s) |
| OCR GCSE J249 | PM2.1ii | Recall and apply: acceleration (m/s time(s) change in velocity(m/s) |
| OCR GCSE J249 | PM2.1iii | Apply: (final velocity (m/s)) – (initial velocity (m/s)) |
For teachers
This GCSE Physics lesson teaches speed, typical speeds and s = vt. By the end, students should be able to recall the typical speeds for walking, running, cycling and sound in air, and use distance travelled = speed x time in whichever arrangement the question needs. It works through four worked examples and the mistakes examiners report, and suits Foundation and Higher tier students on both GCSE Physics and Combined Science courses.