Understanding Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration

Front

Speed

Back

Distance traveled per unit time

Front

Velocity

Back

Speed with direction

Front

Acceleration

Back

Change in velocity over time

Front

Unit of Speed

Back

Meters per second (m/s)

Front

Unit of Velocity

Back

Meters per second (m/s) with direction

Front

Unit of Acceleration

Back

Meters per second squared (m/s²)

Front

Constant Speed

Back

Speed that does not change

Front

Constant Velocity

Back

Velocity that does not change

Front

Positive Acceleration

Back

Speeding up

Front

Negative Acceleration

Back

Slowing down