Distance, Displacement, Speed, Velocity and Acceleration

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What is the definition of distance?

Back

Distance is the total path length traveled by an object, regardless of direction.

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What is the definition of displacement?

Back

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

Front

What is speed?

Back

Speed is the rate at which an object covers distance, calculated as distance divided by time.

Front

What is velocity?

Back

Velocity is the rate at which an object changes its position, including direction; it is a vector quantity.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object over time.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

A flat line indicates that the object is not moving.

Front

What does a steep slope on a position vs. time graph indicate?

Back

A steep slope indicates that the object is moving quickly.

Front

What does a negative slope on a position vs. time graph indicate?

Back

A negative slope indicates that the object is moving in the opposite direction.