ADV 12/2 Speed and Graphs

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What is speed?

Back

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

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What is velocity?

Back

Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction, such as 4 m/s east.

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What is distance?

Back

Distance is the total length of the path traveled by an object, regardless of direction.

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What is time in the context of motion?

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Time is the duration over which motion occurs, often measured in seconds.

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How do you calculate speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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What tools can be used to measure speed?

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A stopwatch and a meter stick are commonly used to measure speed.

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What does a constant speed graph look like?

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A constant speed graph is a straight line, indicating that the object is moving at the same speed over time.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity over time, indicating how quickly an object speeds up or slows down.

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What is the formula for calculating distance?

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Distance = Speed x Time.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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