Speed and Velocity

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What is average speed?

Back

Average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken to travel that distance.

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What does velocity include?

Back

Velocity of a moving object includes its speed and direction.

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What does a downward curve on a distance-time graph indicate?

Back

A downward curve indicates that the object's speed is decreasing.

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What is speed?

Back

Speed is a measure of the distance an object travels in a unit of time.

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What can be said about the velocity of an object if it is changing?

Back

If the velocity is changing, it means the object's speed or direction is changing.

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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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How do you calculate average speed?

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Average speed = Total distance / Total time.

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What does a constant speed look like on a distance-time graph?

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A constant speed is represented by a straight line on a distance-time graph.

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What is instantaneous speed?

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Instantaneous speed is the speed of an object at a specific moment in time.

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What does it mean if an object's speed is increasing?

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If an object's speed is increasing, it is accelerating.