Speed and Acceleration Study

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What is 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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How is average speed calculated?

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Average speed is calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken. Formula: Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time.

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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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How do you calculate acceleration?

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Acceleration can be calculated using the formula: Acceleration = (Final Velocity - Initial Velocity) / Time.

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What is displacement?

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

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What is the difference between distance and displacement?

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Distance is the total path length traveled, while displacement is the straight-line distance from the starting point to the endpoint.

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What does a positive slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A positive slope indicates that the object is moving away from the starting point at a constant speed.

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What does a horizontal line on a distance-time graph represent?

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is at rest and not changing its position over time.

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What does a negative slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A negative slope indicates that the object is returning towards the starting point.

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If a car travels 100 meters in 5 seconds, what is its average speed?

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Average Speed = 100 m / 5 s = 20 m/s.