Speed/Distance/Time & Motion Graphs Review

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What is speed?

Back

Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, typically measured in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

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How do you calculate speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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What is the formula for distance?

Back

Distance = Speed x Time.

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What is the formula for time?

Back

Time = Distance / Speed.

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What is velocity?

Back

Velocity is speed in a specific direction.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity over time.

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What does a flat line on a motion graph represent?

Back

A flat line indicates that the object is not moving.

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What does a steep slope on a motion graph indicate?

Back

A steep slope indicates a high speed.

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What does a curved line on a motion graph represent?

Back

A curved line indicates changing speed, or acceleration.

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If a car is moving at a constant speed but changing direction, is it accelerating?

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Yes, because acceleration includes changes in direction.