Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration Review

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What is the definition of speed?

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

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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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 acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity per unit of time, measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).

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What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

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Acceleration = (Final Velocity - Initial Velocity) / Time.

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What is the SI unit for speed?

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The SI unit for speed is meters per second (m/s).

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What is the SI unit for acceleration?

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The SI unit for acceleration is meters per second squared (m/s²).

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If an object is moving at a constant speed, what can be said about its acceleration?

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If an object is moving at a constant speed, its acceleration is zero.

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What does a negative acceleration indicate?

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Negative acceleration indicates that an object is slowing down.

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What is the definition of distance?

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Distance is a scalar quantity that represents the total path length traveled by an object, regardless of direction.