Motion and Speed

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What is motion?

Back

Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

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What is speed?

Back

Speed is the distance traveled by an object in a certain amount of time.

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What do you need to calculate speed?

Back

You need to know the distance traveled and the time taken.

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If two objects are moving at different speeds, what can we say about their motion?

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The object moving faster will cover more distance in the same amount of time.

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What is the formula for speed?

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Speed = Distance ÷ Time.

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What happens to the speed of an object if it travels a longer distance in the same time?

Back

The speed increases.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is how fast something is moving, while velocity includes direction.

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What is a common unit of speed?

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Meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

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How can you measure the speed of a moving car?

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By using a speedometer or calculating distance over time.

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What does it mean if an object is at rest?

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It means the object is not changing its position over time.