Motion Updated 9/24

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What is speed?

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Speed is the pace at which an object travels in a certain amount of time.

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What metric unit is commonly used for long distances, such as from Sicklerville to New York City?

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Kilometers are commonly used for measuring long distances.

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What is average speed?

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Average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.

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What happens when you hit the brakes on a bike?

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Hitting the brakes reduces your speed, which is called negative acceleration.

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True or False: Average speed is an average of all the speeds during a trip.

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True.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.

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What is constant speed?

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Constant speed means that an object is moving at the same speed throughout its motion.

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What is negative acceleration?

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Negative acceleration, also known as deceleration, occurs when an object slows down.

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What is the formula for calculating average speed?

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Average speed = Total distance / Total time.