Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration Review

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What is speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, typically measured in meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

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How do you calculate speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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What is the formula for average speed?

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Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time.

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What is velocity?

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Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction.

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How does velocity differ from speed?

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Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity per unit of time.

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How do you calculate acceleration?

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Acceleration = (Final Velocity - Initial Velocity) / Time.

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What is the difference between positive and negative acceleration?

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Positive acceleration occurs when an object speeds up, while negative acceleration (deceleration) occurs when an object slows down.

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Can distance be negative?

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No, distance is always a non-negative value.

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What is displacement?

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Displacement is the shortest distance from the initial to the final position of an object, and it can be negative.