Describing Motion

Front

What is average speed?

Back

Total distance divided by total time.

Front

In a distance versus time graph, where does the time go?

Back

X axis.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Any change in speed (faster or slower) or a change in direction.

Front

Which of the following is a unit for acceleration?

Back

m/s².

Front

What does a distance vs. time graph show about an object?

Back

Speed.

Front

What is the formula for calculating average speed?

Back

Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time.

Front

What does a steeper slope on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

Back

A higher speed.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

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

Front

What is the unit of measurement for distance in the metric system?

Back

Meters (m).

Front

What does a horizontal line on a distance vs. time graph represent?

Back

The object is at rest.