The Table shows the typical speeds of some ways of travelling.
Table
| Way of travelling | Typical speed in m/s\text{m/s}m/s |
|---|---|
| walking | 1.5 |
| cycling | 6 |
| car in a town | 13 |
| train | 50 |
Which way of travelling in the Table has the lowest typical speed?
What is the typical speed of sound in air?
Choose your answer from the list.
3 m/s 33 m/s 330 m/s 3300 m/s
A student cycles to school at the typical speed shown in the Table. The journey takes 300 s.
Use the equation: distance=speed×time\text{distance} = \text{speed} \times \text{time}distance=speed×time
Calculate the distance the student cycles.
Suggest one reason why a car in a town does not travel at a constant speed.
50 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Physics 8.1 Physics on the move, covering 8.1.1 Typical everyday speeds, 8.1.2 Typical everyday accelerations, 8.1.3 Ratios, units and rates on the road, 8.1.4 Human reaction times, 8.1.5 Factors affecting stopping distance, 8.1.6 Stopping distances at different speeds, 8.1.7 Dangers of large decelerations, 8.1.8 Estimating forces in road situations, and 8.1.9 Estimating the effects of large accelerations. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.