Understanding Speed and Motion Concepts

Front

What is the difference between initial position and final position of an object?

Back

Displacement is the difference between the initial position and final position of an object.

Front

What is the measure of the change in velocity during a period of time?

Back

Acceleration is the measure of the change in velocity during a period of time.

Front

What is the term for an object's distance and direction from a reference point?

Back

Position is the term for an object's distance and direction from a reference point.

Front

What is the term that describes the x-axis on a graph?

Back

Horizontal is the term that describes the x-axis on a graph.

Front

What is the term for speed and direction of a moving object?

Back

Velocity is the term for speed and direction of a moving object.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

What is the term for the rate at which an object changes its position?

Back

Motion is the term for the rate at which an object changes its position.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

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

Front

What is the term for the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken?

Back

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

Front

What is the term for the change in position of an object?

Back

Displacement is the change in position of an object.