Motion: Speed, Velocity, Acceleration, Displacement

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What is speed?

Back

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

Front

What is velocity?

Back

Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction, such as 40 m/s north.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity over time, indicating how quickly an object is speeding up or slowing down.

Front

What is displacement?

Back

Displacement is the shortest distance from the initial to the final position of an object, including direction.

Front

How does distance differ from displacement?

Back

Distance is the total path traveled, while displacement is the straight-line distance from start to finish.

Front

What does a flat line on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

Back

A flat line indicates that the object is not moving.

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What does a steep line on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

Back

A steep line indicates that the object is moving quickly.

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What does a curved line on a distance vs. time graph indicate?

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A curved line indicates that the object is accelerating.

Front

If an object returns to its starting point, what is its displacement?

Back

The displacement is zero, even if the distance traveled is not.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.