8A Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration

The rate of motion of an object.

• Speed

• Velocity

• Acceleration

• Reference Point

• Motion

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The rate of motion of an object in a specific direction.

• Speed

• Velocity

• Acceleration

• Reference Point

• Motion

The rate at which velocity changes.

• Speed

• Velocity

• Acceleration

• Reference Point

• Motion

The change in position over time.

• Speed

• Velocity

• Acceleration

• Reference Point

• Motion

An object at rest that is compared to an object in motion.

• Speed

• Velocity

• Acceleration

• Reference Point

• Motion

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Select ALL possible units that can be used to measure speed.

• mi

• m/s

• km/hr

• m/s²

• mi/hr

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Select ALL possible units that can be used to measure acceleration.

• km/hr²

• km/hr

• m/s

• m/s²

• mi/hr²

Select ALL of the movements that would be considered acceleration.

• Speeding Up

• Slowing Down

• Changing Direction

• Moving at Constant Speed

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which graph (or graphs) show an object maintaining constant speed?

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Which graph (or graphs) show an object increasing speed?

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1