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Combined Science: Physics

GCSE · Edexcel · foundation

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Expressing Quantities & SI Units
- Units & Prefixes
  8
- Conversions & Standard Form
  6

Atomic Structure
Radioactive Decay
Dangers of Radiation
- Dangers of Radiation
  5
- Contamination & Irradiation
  6

Magnetism
Electromagnetism & The Motor Effect
- Magnetic Fields in Wires
  6
- Magnetic Fields in Solenoids
  6

Transformers & the National Grid
- The National Grid
  5
- The Ideal Transformer Equation
  3

Speed Flashcards

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What is the equation for average speed, and what unit is it measured in?: average speed = distance ÷ time, measured in metres per second (m/s).
What is the equation for the distance travelled, using average speed?: distance travelled (m) = average speed (m/s) × time (s)
What is a typical speed for a person walking?: About 1.5 m/s (about 1 m/s is also accepted).
What is a typical speed for a person running?: About 3 m/s (an Olympic sprinter reaches about 10 m/s).
What is a typical speed for a person cycling?: About 6 m/s.
What is the typical speed of sound in air?: About 330 m/s.
What is a typical wind speed?: About 5–20 m/s.